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 Heppleworths 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 hadnt.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 tookCharlie and the Chocolate Factoryand Monsters Inc. and shoved them in a TARDIS.BuzzfeedThe creatures are a giggle-inducing example of an imagination run wild.Associated PressThe creatures are the main appeal . . . and their antics, coupled with the strong visuals, will attract readers who enjoy imaginative, slightly silly fantasies.School Library JournalA literal Creature feature, with plenty of cinematic and digital spinoff potential.KirkusA lot of silliness, a bit of rickum rockery, and a giggle of grossness.New York Journal of Books

 

This book is part of a book series called Creature Department .

There are 234 pages in this book. It is a novel. This book was published 2014 by Razorbill .