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The Creeping Shadow (Lockwood & Co., #4)

Jonathan Stroud
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The Creeping Shadow (Lockwood & Co., #4)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2016

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Jonathan Stroud

The Creeping Shadow (Lockwood & Co., #4)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

445

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

690L

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Super Short Summary

The Creeping Shadow by Jonathan Stroud follows protagonist Lucy Carlyle as she navigates ghostly investigations and supernatural threats. This fourth installment in the Lockwood & Co. series sees Lucy grappling with her evolving psychic abilities and a powerful new adversary. The team must uncover secrets to protect themselves and the city from escalating dangers.

Reviews & Readership

4.6

30,209 ratings

94%

Loved it

6%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Creeping Shadow by Jonathan Stroud is a compelling addition to the Lockwood & Co. series, praised for its gripping plot, character development, and atmospheric tension. Critics commend Stroud's witty dialogue and suspenseful storytelling. However, some readers note a slow start and predictability in certain plot twists. Overall, it remains engaging and imaginative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Creeping Shadow (Lockwood & Co., #4)?

A reader who would enjoy Jonathan Stroud's The Creeping Shadow is likely an aficionado of supernatural mysteries and young adult fantasy. Fans of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson novels will appreciate the gripping adventures and witty character dynamics found in Stroud's work.

4.6

30,209 ratings

94%

Loved it

6%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

445

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

690L

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