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Synopsis
"At a small marine institute off the coast of Connecticut, only marine biologist Simon Chase realizes that a sixteen-foot pregnant Great White is feeding in the area. But even Simon doesn't know that a far deadlier creature is about to come out of the deep and threaten everything he cares for. A creature whose malevolence is unthinkable. Whose need to feed is insatiable. And whose relentless hunt for prey is unstoppable"
Is Peter Benchley's Creature appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This marine thriller features intense creature attacks with graphic violence and bloodshed, moderate language, and sustained suspenseful peril. The horror elements and graphic nature of the predator attacks make it suitable for older teens and adults.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include gore, death, and animal harm (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who loved Jaws will be hooked by this terrifying story of a marine biologist facing an unstoppable predator from the deep.