IF THESE CREATURES DON'T PUT ON A SHOW, THEY'LL BE PUT ON A PLATE
When Jean-Remy receives a singing telegram from his long-lost sister, Eloise Yvette, the Creature Department is once again thrown into an invention frenzy. Rumor has it that the Ghorks have taken Heppleworth s Food Factory hostage. And worse, they are threatening to make tasty treats of the creatures inside
Elliot and Leslie lead the way to the town of Simmersville with Ghork-grappling inventions in hand. A grand Food Festival is in full swing, and the fanciest restaurant in town is serving a very suspicious Special. Elliot takes a bite, but when strange green hair starts growing on his arm, he wishes he hadn t.
A very hairy Elliot, a blurrified Leslie, and our favorite department of creatures finally come nose-to-snout with the Ghorks and uncover a sinister scheme. But can they fend off the gang of ravenous Ghorks before dinnertime?
"Praise for "The Creature Department:
Stunning. . . . a bit like if you took"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"and"Monsters Inc." and shoved them in a TARDIS. "Buzzfeed"
The creatures are a giggle-inducing example of an imagination run wild. "Associated Press"
The creatures are the main appeal . . . and their antics, coupled with the strong visuals, will attract readers who enjoy imaginative, slightly silly fantasies. "School Library Journal"
A literal Creature feature, with plenty of cinematic and digital spinoff potential. "Kirkus"
A lot of silliness, a bit of rickum rockery, and a giggle of grossness. "New York Journal of Books""