'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
Books For Keeps
A cracking read
World's Smallest Library
A powerful and illuminating historical novel... An ideal novel to share with KS3 students with a keen interest in history, providing rich opportunities for wider research and exploration
Just Imagine
Written for age 9+, Shadow Creatures is best suited to slightly older children (Key Stage 3) with stamina to tackle a more challenging, weighty story.
Scope For Imagination
Chris Vick writes with such power and I have yet to read one of his books without an emotional reaction. This would be a brilliant read aloud for a class studying WWII
My Shelves Are Full
This location of World War Two is less known outside Scandinavia, and Chris Vick shines a light on it expertly and with great humanity and compassion. This will be an excellent addition to school libraries
Historical Novel Society
This is a great adventure, blending its story of wartime courage and resilience with traditional Norwegian folklore
The School Librarian