Creepy is not his real name – rather it’s the name that Maud, the girl next door, calls him. But then Maud is not her real name either, it’s just what Creepy calls her. Confused?

Well then, welcome to the worlds of Creepy and Maud.

Creepy watches Maud through her bedroom window which faces his, which is kind of creepy but also comforting to Maud who has a condition that not only embarrasses her family but also leaves her as a social misfit. Creepy’s interest helps her feel like less of an outcast, and when the two start to communicate via notes left on their windows they both realise that they’re not the only one with problems, and that neither is truly alone.

This wonderful story about two teenage misfits is both funny and heartbreaking, making you realise that sometimes just because you love someone doesn’t always mean that you can help them through everything.

Katherine Dretzke