The Creeps: Book 2: The Trolls Will Feast!

In Pumpkins County, monster attacks are a common enough occurrence, but when Jarvis is attacked by an invisible monster, the Creeps know they’ve found their next case. Through Mitchell’s extensive monster expertise, the gang identifies the culprit: a Troll. Unfortunately, Trolls travel in packs. They hibernate together, and they feast on humans together. The tastiest type of human? Those who have been marinating in their own stress hormones. And there’s an awful lot of stress to go around these days, what with the town’s gossip site spewing out nonstop misinformation and alarmist messages. Could the Trolls be behind the county-wide breakdown in communication? With the town’s anxiety levels soaring off the charts, it’s up to the Creeps to find out—before the Trolls’ big feast. This hilarious graphic-novel series celebrates the power of underdogs and the importance of finding your tribe—even if your tribe is weird and just, well . . . creepy.

From School Library Journal

Gr 3–6 —Carol, Mitchell, Jarvis & Rosario, better known as "The Creeps", have a way of finding trouble no matter where they go. This time they encounter an invisible (to many) troll bent on eating everyone in Pumpkins County. Each member of "The Creeps" has their own unique talent and is well used in their fight against the monsters out to destroy their town. Along the way, they meet an old grizzled troll hunter who is seeks revenge on the one Troll that got away and gives them the skills they need to hopefully get rid of this threat. Schweizer's graphic novel series continues with even more humor and monster action than the previous installment. His comic illustrations are the perfect match for the tone of the story and the small panels pack a lot of punch. The diverse cast of characters and the pervading theme of embracing who you are, not what others want you to be is something that many young readers will be able to relate to. No prior knowledge of their last adventure is necessary to enjoy this exuberant time with "The Creeps". This is one of the better graphic novel series currently out there for young audiences.

Kirkus

"Schweizer's pacing excels, and his worldbuilding is a clever delight, making for a boisterous narrative smartly depicted in comic format... No slump here; a satisfying and rollicking sophomore offering that improves on the first."

Booklist

"This second book in the Creeps series is just as wacky, spooky, icky, and fun as the first, and Schweitzer’s colorful art makes the monsters just scary and creepy enough to thrill young readers... Thanks to the mixed-gender band of heroes at it heart, this will appeal to a wide range of young readers hungry for horror-lite monster stories."

About the Author

Chris Schweizer is the author/illustrator of the Crogan Adventures graphic-novel series, which was nominated for two Eisner Awards and named to the YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens list. He received his MFA from Savannah College of Art and Design. Schweizer lives in Madisonville, Kentucky, with his wife and daughter. www.chrisschweizer.com.

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