Creeples!

Book info: Creeples! (Hardcover, 344 pages) – Greenleaf Book Group Press, 2021. Language: English.

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Let’s just come right out and say it . . . stranger things do happen at Aberdasher Academy of Science

We’re talking weird science, with fantastical consequences such as a slithering colossal Mongolian Death Worm, clashing medieval Bog People, an ambushing Ayia Napa sea monster, and a ravaging mythical beast, just to name a few!

Desperate to raise funds to save their favorite teacher’s Genomic department from closing, Johnny “Spigs” Spignola, Theresa Ray “T-Ray” Rogers, and Pablo “Peabo” Torres team up to launch a crowdfunding lab experiment, but hastily use a mysterious DNA serum that astonishingly creates six pint-size, magical humanoids―the students affectionately call Creeples―who unleash mystical mayhem and campus chaos.

But even more shocking, a startling mystery emerges for these intrepid teens. Their noble but foolish actions uncover a shadowy insider’s evil plan to gain demonic supremacy from the academy’s hidden powers of ancient sorcery―and the Creeples unwittingly stand in the way!

Editorial Reviews Review

“Pidgeon's comedic tale is thoroughly entertaining . . . Indelible, charismatic humans and creatures populate this colorful adventure.”
—Kirkus Reviews

"Patrick D. Pidgeon does an excellent job of juxtaposing comedy, confrontation, high adventure, and ironic developments throughout the story. A wealth of unexpected twists and turns keep young readers guessing about good, evil, and the gray area that lies between them as the quest evolves...Kids looking for a fun, strong fantasy story in which children take charge, see their experiment go awry, and come full circle in an unexpected way will find Creeples! a delightful read."
—D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

“The Creeples bring the mania, humor, and constant action that kids love in a middle-grade story. Each with their own personalities and magical abilities and causing constant mischief, they'll keep kids glued to the page, wondering what catastrophe they'll cause next and what inanimate object they'll bring to life next. As the Lab Rats chase the Creeples all over campus, Pidgeon balances fun with mystery. Readers will wonder what the dean and his goons are up to and what will happen if he catches the Creeples. Middle-grade readers looking for wacky and fun science experiments gone wrong will adore Creeples!”
—BookLife Reviews

"A total hoot . . . Pidgeon mixes a heady brew of science, unusual tech, and humor in this fun middle-grade romp. Laced with intrigue and humor, this fantastic science fiction tale plays out at a dizzying pace as a trio of students races against time to unravel a sinister conspiracy that could destroy the world. Pidgeon skillfully blends ultra-advanced science with uncanny technology. The tension stays high, and a continuous sense of wonder compliments the humorous tone. Peppered with laugh-out-loud moments and weird science, the novel makes for a page-turner."
—The Prairies Book Review

“Despite its high stakes, the narrative is loose and funny, indulging in merry mayhem every step of the way . . . Peppered with amusing interior illustrations by Marco Bucci and dossier-style descriptions of each Creeple, the middle-grade fantasy Creeples! mixes heady scientific speculation with giddy fun.”
—Reviewed by Ho Lin for Clarion Reviews 4/5

“Pidgeon's story delivers a galloping narrative, marvelous characters, spot-on kid dialogue, a compelling mystery, charm, and heaps of laugh-out-loud humor . . . Readers will love the nail-biting moments as the three students must alternatingly spy, hide, disguise themselves, and comically outwit authority figures. The Creeples themselves are simply irresistible, whether they're taking a ride on a roaming Roomba or giving a nasty student an atomic wedgie. And best of all: the epilogue reveals a sequel.”
—Starred BlueInk Review

"In an artful blend of science, technology, ancient mystery, and humor, Pidgeon’s well-crafted venture into this middle-grade literary genre proves an experiment with truly positive results."
—Hollywood Book Review

About the Author Patrick D. Pidgeon works in TV, film, and theatrical production. Creeples! is his debut novel, but he has written two graphic novels and has also developed a mobile gaming app. Patrick formed Pidgeon Entertainment, Inc., as a content development and production entity for global intellectual properties (IP). A collaboration and production outlet set up to align with strategic international media partners, it focuses on developing, building, and managing its portfolio in multiple genres and formats worldwide. One of his most iconic IP holdings is the wonderfully whimsical Worzel Gummidge, which he is producing as a TV series for the BBC.
Patrick has been mentioned in news articles about his work in The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, The Times of London, The Guardian, Daily Mail, and India Times, among others. A Memphis native, he studied at the University of Tennessee and earned a bachelor of arts degree. ''As a political science major, my only logical move was to . . . Hollywood? Well, I guess politics will have to wait.'' He currently resides in Los Angeles.