Creatures of the Flood (Bamboo Kingdom, #1) by Erin Hunter
Published by HarperCollins on September 28, 2021
ISBN: 0063021927
Pages: 256
Genres: Adventure, Animals, Fantasy, Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure / General
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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The entity that is Erin Hunter has birthed another adventure of epic proportions. Creatures of the Flood introduces us to triplet panda cubs separated from each other by the Giant Flood. The unexpected catastrophe was not foretold by Sunset, the Dragon Speaker, and resulted in devastation throughout the Bamboo Kingdom. The orphans, Rain, Leaf, and Ghost, long to find out the truth of who they are and their personal connection to the Great Dragon.

Secondary characters include a snow leopard family, fun-loving red pandas, and a troop of golden monkeys that heckle and taunt the pandas. Sunset, the Dragon speaker, resurfaces, bringing hopes that all the lost pandas will return to the Bamboo Kingdom. There are some scenes of peril, including a tiger mauling, an attempted murder, and multiple death scenes.

A mix of action, humor, and mystery, Creatures of the Flood will not disappoint Hunter’s readers and will be a staple for both public and school libraries.

Suitable for ages 9 and up.

Reviewed by Liz Davis, Children’s Librarian, Waterville Public Library