THE CREAKERS

Author: Tom Fletcher Illustrator: Shane Devries Rating: 09/10 Age: 10+ Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Thriller Pages: 384 Published in: July 2018 Main Characters: Lucy Dungston, Norman Quirk, Ella Noying, Mr Dungston, Mrs Dungston, The Creakers.

Synopsis: Lucy Dungston was an unusual child ever since her dad, a rubbish collector, had disappeared many years ago without a trace. One early morning, she was getting ready for school just like any other child would do… Suddenly, a raucous creaking sound echoed in Lucy’s ears when she had realised her mum had disappeared, just like all other grown-ups in the town of Wiffington! All the children caused havoc and chaos while the adults had mysteriously vanished, but Lucy was determined to find out where they had gone. Lucy and her friend, Norman, hatched out a clever plan that would bring all the adults back. They found out that four ugly creatures with gnarled, wrinkled faces and beady black eyeballs were lurking under every child’s bed, and they would snatch rubbish that humans had carelessly thrown away along with the mums, dads, aunties, uncles, teachers and any other grown-up in the town while children were fast asleep. Who were these strange creatures? Why did they take rubbish and leave children on their own? Where was Lucy’s dad for all those years? Did Lucy manage to succeed in her plans?  Read ‘The Creakers’ by Tom Fletcher to find out!

Why I like this book: This book is fun for both Girls and Boys, and captures the reader which makes you want to read more and more by every passing chapter. I love the way that Tom Fletcher uses cliff hangers throughout the story, which makes the book even more fascinating to read. My favourite Character was Lucy Dungston, because I love the way she stays positive and never gives up even though she has to face many tough challenges throughout the story. I would really recommend this action-packed adventure for people who love a great adventure!