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The Creeps: Book 1: Night of the Frankenfrogs Kindle & comiXology

by Chris Schweizer (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
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In Pumpkins County, weird things happen every day, but nobody ever makes a fuss. Nobody, that is, except the Creeps: Carol, a big-city girl new to Pumpkins County, who finds kindred spirits in Mitchell (monster expert), Jarvis (military brat with logistics know-how), and Rosario (girly girl on the outside, muscle underneath). The Creeps are on the case to figure out the spooky mysteries and still get to class on time. Last week it was a pudding monster. This week, it’s killer frogs--reanimated from the team's biology class dissection experiment. Who's behind the Frankenfrog attacks? The Creeps will track down the answers! In this new creepy graphic novel series, Chris Schweizer's art is full of the visual excitement that only the best graphic novel creators can pull off.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Part of Series
    The Creeps
  3. Print length
    128 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    610
  7. Publisher
    Amulet Books
  8. Publication date
    August 11, 2015
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  13. ISBN-13
    978-1419717666
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Editorial Reviews

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Gr 3–6—As punishment for creating a giant mess in their school, Carol, Jarvis, Mitchell, and Rosario (known to their classmates as the Creeps) are being forced to perform the tasks normally completed by the janitor. When they discover that the frog specimens intended for dissection in their science class are missing, they know that they will be blamed, so they set out to discover who the real culprit might be. After a harrowing trek through the sewer and an encounter with a mad scientist, they are horrified to discover that the missing frog specimens have been reanimated as "frankenfrogs"—menacing monsters intent on attacking them with jolts of electricity. The Creeps use their unique skills and smarts to evade the frankenfrogs and discover who is creating these terrifying creatures—and why. This action-packed graphic novel features a diverse set of characters who are comfortable in their own skins and demonstrate that science can be dangerous and fun. VERDICT A wide range of readers will tear through this well-written and zanily drawn book, and they will be eager to see what wild adventures the four friends will have in the next volume.—Sarah Reid, Broome County Public Library, Binghamton, NY

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"An excellent complement to his prose, Schweizer's cleanly paneled art is bright and busy, ever ready with a gag that helps blend the ghastly with the goofy, making his gang's antics reminiscent of Scooby Doo...Silly fun with a smattering of science."―Kirkus Reviews

"A wide range of readers will tear through this well-written and zanily-drawn book, and they will be eager to see what wild adventures the four friends will have in the next volume."―School Library Journal

"Schweizer has created a story with just enough icky, spooky action for middle-grade readers who want horror stories but don’t want them too scary...The mixed-gender, multicultural team guarantees that this series opener will appeal to a broad range of readers."―Booklist

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ZACBIT0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amulet Books (August 11, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 11, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 360690 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Not enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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Chris Schweizer is a cartoonist, writer, and illustrator who lives in Kentucky's Western Coal Fields. He is the writer and artist behind THE CREEPS and CROGAN ADVENTURES graphic novel series, as well as a number of nonfiction graphic novels. He sometimes writes for collaborative projects with other artists (Disney's PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN series, CAT NINJA), and sometimes does the art for collaborative projects with other writers (6 SIDEKICKS OF TRIGGER KEATON, MARS ATTACKS).

In addition to comics, Schweizer is known for his illustrated essays about historical, folklore, religious, and holiday figures and events.

When he isn't make comics, he's usually making pieces for his SchweizerCraft series of wooden toys and decor.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars fun adventure story for all ages
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2016
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A great first installment in what I hope will be a long running series. A pitch perfect, all ages adventure story that is never predictable, boring or condescending. I eagerly look forward to the next story!
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B. S. Cheney
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for All Ages
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2015
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I had a blast reading this comic. It's perfect for kids and their parents. It's full of humor and horror on many levels. The world and characters are developed. I can't wait to see this series grow.
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Mark Daymon Cotnam
5.0 out of 5 stars Really fun read with expressive
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2015
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Really fun read with expressive, animated artwork. Just scary enough to be interesting but not nightmare inducing. Great action without any inappropriate violence. Great job all around!
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Linda P. Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Gender/size reversal on the "clothes freak" was great. Loved the sewer travels <G>
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2016
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Lived up to the "Creepy" part. Gender/size reversal on the "clothes freak" was great. Loved the sewer travels <G>
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Mensa for Kids
5.0 out of 5 stars Action-packed Graphic Novel
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2015
The Creeps: Carol (Hacker extraordinaire), Mitchell (Monster expert), Jarvis (Gadget wizard) and Rosario( Super-ripped fashionista) are apart of a crime-solving squad at their Pumpkins County Middle School. These students and classmates like to solve spooky mysteries. The Creeps use their unique talents and humor throughout this funny action-packed graphic novel to find out who's responsible for the missing frog specimens that are intended to be dissected in their science class project.
One of my favorite parts is the investigation of Perry Milburn who was the only sixth grader to ever win first place at the state science fair. The Creeps felt he could be a suspect in the disappearance of the school's frogs. Perry went missing after losing his title two years later and is believed to be maintaining a secret laboratory in the sewers using old discarded school equipment for mysterious experiments.
I really enjoyed the reading. This fictional book was entertaining from beginning to end. The story and characters are well developed. The author does a great job of building suspense, and keeping the reader guessing. I'm giving a rating of five stars and feel parents and kids of all ages will feel the same.
Review by Young Mensan Cyrus S., age 9, Greater New York Mensa
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Durham824
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm an adult and I really enjoyed this book
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2016
I'm an adult and I really enjoyed this book. The characters were interesting and clever, the pacing was great and the art was quirky and fun. I plan to buy this for my niece who is in 5th grade.
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Cyndi
5.0 out of 5 stars It was a hit!
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2015
I picked up this book for my 7 year old. He picked it up before bed and finished it the next morning. He loved it and is begging for more of them.
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Wayne A McCoy
3.0 out of 5 stars Garish art, a touch of science and some gross out humor makes this a perfect graphic novel for middle school
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2015
'The Creeps: Book 1: Night of the Frankenfrogs' by Chris Schweizer feels like not the first book in a series even though it is one. Regardless, it's a fun romp full of weird creatures and gross situations.

The Creeps are a bunch of misfit kids with varying talents. At the beginning of the book, they've obviously been in trouble for something, so the school is making them fill in for the school custodian. One of their jobs is to bring in the frogs that the Biology lab will be dissecting. When the frogs go missing, The Creeps decide to go looking for the absent amphibians. They find themselves crawling around in the sewers along with super rats, strange creatures, and the Frankenfrogs in the title. There are a lot of suspects, so who is in charge of the newly reconfigured frogs?

My inner 5th grader liked the characters and the kind of gross fun they get into in this graphic novel. I was confused because it seems like there is an earlier adventure that happens before this book. The art is ok, but a little loose on style. It's easy enough to follow what's going on, but some panels seem a bit overly busy. I'd like to read more adventures of this clever band of misfits.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from ABRAMS, Amulet Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
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