'A triumph. Vick is a masterful storyteller. This beautifully written story should whet readers' appetites... Given that the Second World War is no longer a compulsory part of the primary school curriculum, such books are all the more to be cherished.'

The Telegraph

'Tense, evocative and compelling'

The Guardian

I loved it. The story, the style, the history, the depth of meaning and feeling: it's all there. More than a historical novel.

Tom Palmer, author

A heart in your mouth adventure, perfectly crafted by a brilliant writer.

Natasha Farrant, author

Lyrical, yet hard-hitting and packed with fascinating historical facts, Shadow Creatures by Chris Vick is storytelling at its very best... [it] will be a brilliant empathy-building addition to the World War Two classroom canon

Tia Fisher

Has courage, resilience and fortitude in the face of great suffering at its heart. It has a vivid sense of place and will appeal to fans of historical fiction set during World War Two wishing to explore undiscovered territory

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