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kathis_wonderland's review against another edition
5.0
[b:The Creakers|34829408|The Creakers|Tom Fletcher|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1491757412s/34829408.jpg|56055255] by [a:Tom Fletcher|5806141|Tom Fletcher|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1467061625p2/5806141.jpg] is about Whiffington Town, where one morning all the grown-ups had disappeared. First, all children were thrilled by it and enjoyed their time without rules and listening to their parents. But Lucy soon realizes that something must have happened to their parents and begins to search for them. With the help of Norman and Ella she discovers The Woleb, where the Creakers live.
I was really excited to start reading this book, but kind of scarred that I would not like it. I'm not a big fan of creepy stories, even if they are for children. But I enjoyed The Christmasaurus by the same author a lot, so I couldn't wait to read this book too. When I started reading it, I did not really know what exactly this book was about. I only knew that there were monsters under children's beds, but as soon as I started the book I knew that I would love it! When I realized the protagonist of the book was a girl I was very excited. Lucy is a wonderful young girl, who is not quite the "typical" girl we know from other books. She does not really like dresses and likes her hair short and she is not disgusted by disgusting things. She fights for what she thinks is right and never gives up on her dreams. During the book she becomes friends with Norman, who everyone thought was funny and different, because Lucy realized that he does not differ from anyone.
When we first met the Creakers, I knew that I liked them. I mean kind of. They are a bit scary and don't look nice and are a bit mean. But they have reasons. Their home is in my opinion a very good creation! It reminded me a bit of the Room of Requirement from Harry Potter.
What I loved the most about this book, beside the story, was the hidden message about rubbish and litter in our world. Lucy often told the children and the grown-ups that the Creakers complained about people throwing rubbish into the ocean and everywhere else (they also complained about other things, and therefore the message was very hidden, but it was there). This memo could have been more obvious in my opinion. Another thing I absolutely love about this book are the short intervals between all the chapters. They made me smile a lot, and I think children will enjoy them a lot.
All in all, this book was really good. I enjoyed it a lot and the illustrations in the book by Shane Devries are just awesome, and the cover is too. Well done.
I was really excited to start reading this book, but kind of scarred that I would not like it. I'm not a big fan of creepy stories, even if they are for children. But I enjoyed The Christmasaurus by the same author a lot, so I couldn't wait to read this book too. When I started reading it, I did not really know what exactly this book was about. I only knew that there were monsters under children's beds, but as soon as I started the book I knew that I would love it! When I realized the protagonist of the book was a girl I was very excited. Lucy is a wonderful young girl, who is not quite the "typical" girl we know from other books. She does not really like dresses and likes her hair short and she is not disgusted by disgusting things. She fights for what she thinks is right and never gives up on her dreams. During the book she becomes friends with Norman, who everyone thought was funny and different, because Lucy realized that he does not differ from anyone.
When we first met the Creakers, I knew that I liked them. I mean kind of. They are a bit scary and don't look nice and are a bit mean. But they have reasons. Their home is in my opinion a very good creation! It reminded me a bit of the Room of Requirement from Harry Potter.
What I loved the most about this book, beside the story, was the hidden message about rubbish and litter in our world. Lucy often told the children and the grown-ups that the Creakers complained about people throwing rubbish into the ocean and everywhere else (they also complained about other things, and therefore the message was very hidden, but it was there). This memo could have been more obvious in my opinion. Another thing I absolutely love about this book are the short intervals between all the chapters. They made me smile a lot, and I think children will enjoy them a lot.
All in all, this book was really good. I enjoyed it a lot and the illustrations in the book by Shane Devries are just awesome, and the cover is too. Well done.
amiipixiie's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
tammie_2207's review against another edition
5.0
1st Read- May 2019
Original Rating- 5 Stars
Tom thanked Mcfly fans at the end. I'm emotional.
2nd Read- March 2021
Rating- 4 Stars
I just adore Tom's books, I literally want to have kids so they can read them.
Original Rating- 5 Stars
Tom thanked Mcfly fans at the end. I'm emotional.
2nd Read- March 2021
Rating- 4 Stars
I just adore Tom's books, I literally want to have kids so they can read them.
traditionson's review against another edition
5.0
Rubbish... that is what her dad collects and when he disappears that is only the start of the chaos. Partially because very soon all the adults follow suit, well you can guess what carnage is started with that. Mess everywhere, children running wild... well most. Our very sensible main character is the hero of her own story but she doesn't know that yet. It is a beautifully written book in a way that adds charm to the tale. See the story as the narrator tells it with a good little commentary between each chapter that gives you a warning or a little giggle. Illustrations that are wonderfully drawn but still will give you the heeby jeebies ones in a while especially with the Creakers. I would recommend this read to all. A great tale of understanding, forgiveness and being strong when you don't know where to turn.
jester_arrow's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ash_roach4's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
First book I’ve ever finished and did it in 3 days. Couldn’t put it down
thenerdandherbooks's review against another edition
5.0
This book was really good!
I really enjoyed the storyline behind this book and the characters.
This book is about how all of the parents in Whiffington go missing and how all of the rubbish gets taken by "Creakers" that live under your bed.
The Creakers is an amazing book to tell your children if they are scared of the monsters under there bed as these are friendly!
I really enjoyed the storyline behind this book and the characters.
This book is about how all of the parents in Whiffington go missing and how all of the rubbish gets taken by "Creakers" that live under your bed.
The Creakers is an amazing book to tell your children if they are scared of the monsters under there bed as these are friendly!
emilykathleenreads's review against another edition
5.0
reread with the musical edition audiobook and i've never listened to an audiobook that's made me so happy
amysreading_nook's review against another edition
5.0
This was utterly brilliant; i've had this for a while and have honestly been holding off because it was the first of Tom's books that I have read and I wasn't sure what he was going to be like as an author but I shouldn't have had any doubts!!
This was such a heart-warming and enjoyable story full of friendship, love, and adventure. The illustrations were magnificent and just really added to the story. I loved Lucy, Norman, and Ella and thought they were all delightful and distinguished from one another. I liked the overall message from this book and am looking forward to reading more of Tom's books!
This was such a heart-warming and enjoyable story full of friendship, love, and adventure. The illustrations were magnificent and just really added to the story. I loved Lucy, Norman, and Ella and thought they were all delightful and distinguished from one another. I liked the overall message from this book and am looking forward to reading more of Tom's books!