Children’s / Teenage general interest: Vampires, werewolves and shapeshifters
HarperCollins Publishers Flock Horror New for 2023 a funny young horror
Book SynopsisThe brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spooky Crater Lake. Perfect for fans of R.L.Stine's Goosebumps.Angelo and his friends know that together they can handle any pretty much anything including giant mutant spiders or snake-like parasites that burrow into your brain. But when a terrifying new enemy attacks from above it seems they have met their ultimate match . . . how can they defeat giant vampire birds that are after BLOOD?With summer term in full force and sports day and prom night on the horizon the whole school is in danger. The gang need a plan to bring safety to the skies!Trade Review‘On the first Dread Wood book: “Deliciously scary and hilarious comedy-horror, perfectly pitched for eight-plus.” The Guardian “Brilliantly creepy fun for young horror fans, with an unexpectedly moving ending.”The i, 30 of the best children’s books for Easter. “Jennifer Killick’s talent for horror and humour is blended brilliantly here as the spiky dialogue, unstoppable pace and genuinely menacing atmosphere build to a tremendous climax”– Daily Mail “A heart-stopping thrill ride of a book.”M.G. Leonard, author of Adventures on Trains series “Sharp, scary and a whole lot of fun!”Christopher Edge, author of Escape Room “This is BRILLIANT! Creepy, pacy, smart, witty and just pure Jennifer genius.”Vashti Hardy, author of Brightstorm “This is Killick’s best book yet; think ‘The Breakfast Club’ meets ‘Stranger Things’, making great use of her talent for comic dialogue and her astute eye for just the right kind of scary for this age group.”Fiona Noble, Bookseller, Editor’s Choice Jennifer Killick's latest masterpiece is chock full of brilliant friendships, banter, laughs & of course a TERRIFYING plot! It's a FANTASTIC read! – Lorraine Gregory, author of Mold and the Poison Plot Clever, brilliant writing, blending the creeps with Jennifer Killick’s trademark wit and warmth!Amy Wilson Couldn’t put it down. Absolutely brilliant!Tell Tales Books
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Titan Books Ltd Vampires Never Get Old: Tales with Fresh Bite
Book SynopsisEleven diverse vampire stories from YA’s leading voices, including V.E. Schwab's First Kill, now a major Netflix adaptation! SINK YOUR TEETH INTO THIS... In this delicious new collection, you’ll find eleven fresh vampire stories from young adult fiction’s leading voices. Enter ‘The House of Black Sapphires’ by Dhonielle Clayton, and discover the secret world of vampires and magic behind the doors of New Orleans. Meet ‘The Boys From Blood River’ by Rebecca Roanhorse and their enticing power and terrible sacrifices. And in V.E. Schwab’s ‘First Kill’, witness the centuries-old struggle between vampire and slayer – and the thrill of forbidden love. Vampires lurking on social media, vampires hungry for more than just blood, vampires coming out – and going out for their first kill – this collection puts a new spin on the age-old classic. WELCOME TO THE EVOLUTION OF THE VAMPIRE – AND A REVOLUTION ON THE PAGE SAMIRA AHMED DHONIELLE CLAYTON ZORAIDA CÓRDOVA AND NATALIE C. PARKER TESSA GRATTON HEIDI HEILIG JULIE MURPHY MARK OSHIROM REBECCA ROANHORSE LAURA RUBY VICTORIA “V. E.” SCHWAB KAYLA WHALEY
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Scholastic Bunnicula The Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisBeware the hare!Harold the dog and Chester the cat must find out the truth aboutthe newest pet in the Monroe household-a suspicious-looking bunnywith unusual habits.and fangs! Could this innocent-seeming rabbitactually be a vampire? Experience the chills and thrills of thisclassic tale in an all-new graphic novel format!
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Scholastic Bunnicula A RabbitTale of Mystery and Howliday
Book SynopsisBEWARE THE HARE! When tomatoes suddenly go white, you have to wonder:is he a vampire? Before it's too late, Harold the dog and Chesterthe cat must find out the truth about the newest pet in theMonroe household -- a suspicious-looking bunny with unusual habits...andfangs!
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Hachette Children's Group The Vampire Diaries Shadow Souls
Book SynopsisDark, gripping and romantic - read the books that inspired the phenomenal Netflix vampire series.Book 6 in the Vampire Diaries series by bestselling author L J Smith.Elena Gilbert is once again at the centre of magic and danger beyond her imagining. And once more, Stefan isn''t there to help! Elena is forced to trust her life to Damon, the handsome but deadly vampire who wants Elena, body and soul. They must journey to the slums of the Dark Dimension, a world where vampires and demons roam free, but humans must live as slaves of their supernatural masters. Damon''s brother, the brooding vampire Stefan whom Elena loves, is imprisoned here, and Elena can only free him by finding the two hidden halves of the key to his cell. Meanwhile, the tension between Elena and Damon mounts until Elena is faced with a terrible decision: which brother does she really want to be with?The drama, danger and star-crossed love that fills each Vampire Diaries book is
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Hachette Children's Group The Vampire Diaries Nightfall
Book SynopsisA phenomenally popular vampire romance sequence - now showing on ITV2 - from the best selling author of Night World, L. J. Smith.Elena Gilbert is alive - again!When Elena sacrificed herself to save the two vampire brothers who love her she was consigned to a fate beyond death. Until a powerful supernatural force pulled her back.Now Elena is not just human. She has powers. What''s more, her blood pulses with a unique force that makes her irresistible to any vampire.Both brothers still want Elena to be theirs, but something bigger and more powerful than all of them may want her more...
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 3 Dracula ELT Graded Reader
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Loved
Book SynopsisThe world won't stay safe for long... Reunited in Tulsa after a year apart, Zoey and the Nerd Herd are ready to celebrate her eighteenth birthday. But it seems nothing at The House of Night is ever as quiet as it seems. With rabid red vampyres closing in, the friends must come together again. But a year is a long time. Have they grown too far apart? When the world fractures and allies become enemies, will darkness devour friendships or will light save those Zoey loves? From the bestselling authors of The House of Night series comes a new series following the kick-ass heroine that is Zoey Redbird.
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Scholastic Bunnicula Returns The Celery Stalks at Midnight
Book SynopsisA bind-up of the fantastically scary and classic third and fourthbook in the Bunnicular series!Bunnicula is missing and Harold, Howie, and Chester are lost in thewoods with their strange new friend, Dawg...
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Pan Macmillan PickaWitch
Book SynopsisJoin a cast of wickedly funny witches as they count down to Halloween in this delightful board book from Campbell Books!Giggle with glee as the witches brew potions, fly their broomsticks, cast spells and more, with hilarious results! Little ones can pick their favourite witch from page to page until there's just one witch left – all building up to a pop-up pumpkin surprise!With a carry handle for small hands to hold, a bouncy rhyme and bright illustrations from Nia Gould, Pick-a-Witch is the perfect present for toddlers this autumn.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Bite Risk
Book SynopsisWhen everyone's a vicious beast, it's hard to spot the monsters . . . Beware of the Turned in the first book in a blockbuster teen horror for fans of Skulduggery Pleasant and Stranger Things.'A riotously absorbing horror-comedy for readers of 12 and up.' – Guardian Sel Archer lives in a normal town with normal residents, except for one night a month . . . When the full moon comes out, almost all of the adults turn into werewolves, and it's up to the young people to protect themselves from danger. But, as this quiet life begins to unravel, and the Turned start to escape, can Sel and his friends uncover exactly who – or what – is watching their every move, before it's too late?Welcome, to the TOWN OF THE TURNED.Praise for Bite Risk ‘Bite Risk by the most talented S.Trade Review"Bite Risk by the most talented S. J. Wills will have you turning each page feeling sheer horror and laughter." -- A. M. Dassu"Pure, thrilling brilliance!" -- Louie Stowell"I inhaled this book. A concept that crackles, watertight world building, characters you care deeply about, & then the twists & turns . . . " -- Nicola Penfold"Fun, gripping and deliciously gory." -- Amy McCaw"I devoured Bite Risk with ruthless ferocity, or perhaps the book devoured me – I’m not too sure!" -- Sophie Kirtley"Smart, pacy, twists and turns with a hero who feels real. Exciting, thrilling but not too scary." -- Emma Norry"A gripping, fast-paced thriller." -- Nizrana Farook"Bite Risk sinks its claws into you and doesn't let go until its page-racing end." -- Maria Kuzniar"Fresh, exciting and just what teenagers everywhere need!" -- Catherine Emmett"Incredible. Astonishing. Sweeps you away and afterwards, there is just SO much to think about." -- Rashmi Sirdeshpande"A riotously absorbing horror-comedy for readers of 12 and up." -- The Guardian"This high-concept dystopian tale with a werewolf twist has tension and scares galore and is perfect for fans of Stranger Things and Big Bad Me.” -- Irish Independent"S. J. Wills proves a dab hand at world creation, sketching friendships and rivalries against a backdrop of post-disruption normality." -- The Observer
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Scholastic The Vampire Slayers Survival Guide
Book SynopsisWhen the enchantments keeping Skeleton Castle hidden start to mysteriously weakened, Maggie and Sharptooth have to contend with creatures way more scary than vegetarian vampires...
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Andersen Press Ltd Vampire Peter
Book SynopsisEveryone says Peter is the baddest boy in school. He likes strange food, wears strange clothes and does strange things. In fact, Peter isn’t like anyone the other children have ever met. So when the class gerbil goes missing, Lucy lets Peter take the blame, even though she knows it wasn’t anything to do with him... An insightful story about prejudice, friendship and redemption during one truly unforgettable Halloween.Trade Review"Funny and profound in equal measure, this is a top-class Halloween hoot for children but also a salutary warning against prejudice" * The Echo (Cork) *"Bags of child-appeal. . . a story about differences, expectations and perspectives" * Books for Keeps *"Beautifully told... Original, memorable, and lots of fun" -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids *"This book should have a place in every early years' classroom as a way into talking about "difference", the importance of "owning up", not being quick to blame, and how friends are important" -- David Mallett * The School Librarian *"Funny flourishes in both text and art abound" * Publishers Weekly *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Dracula
Book SynopsisA stunningly beautiful clothbound hardback edition of one of the most famous Gothic horror stories in the world.Jonathan Harker is travelling to Castle Dracula to see the Transylvanian noble, Count Dracula. He is begged by locals not to go there, because on the eve of St George's Day, when the clock strikes midnight, all the evil things in the world will come full sway. But business must be done, so Jonathan makes his way to the Castle - and then his nightmare begins. His beloved wife Meena and other lost souls have fallen under the Count's horrifying spell. Dracula must be destroyed...Also in Puffin Clothbound Classics:9780241411148 Black Beauty9780241411162 The Secret Garden9780241411193 A Christmas Carol9780241411209 The Wizard of Oz9780241411216 Treasure Island
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HarperCollins Publishers Birth of a Killer
Book SynopsisFollowing the massive success of the Demonata series, Darren Shan is back where it all started telling the life story of the vampire Larten Crepsley. Spanning centuries and continents, taking in sea voyages, murder, war and love, this is the epic, bloodsoaked tale of a vampire who started out a nobody and ended up changing the world forever.For every vampire, the end is just the beginning.When terrible events force young Larten Crespley to flee his home he finds himself alone in the world. Then he meets the mysterious Seba Nile, who introduces him to the ways of the vampire clan. But will Larten turn his back on humanity and join a world from which there can be no return?So begins the blood-soaked tale of a vampire who starts out a nobody but will change the world forever.Trade Review“His writing is slick, his dialogue sharp and clever, his plotting immaculate. His books ooze with the kind of creepy, dark atmosphere and powerful characters that young teenage readers lap up. Shan is honing his craft with every book, and I look forward to the next gore-fest with relish.”Irish Independent “Forget Stephen King, this author's the master of scaring children.” The Big Issue in Scotland “A tantalising start to the series and a must-read for Darren Shan fans.”Books Quarterly Praise for Cirque Du Freak: “…fast-paced and compelling book …full of satisfyingly macabre touches…which leaves the reader hungry for more.”JK Rowling “Brilliant, macabre tale.”Guardian "I read Cirque Du Freak last week. I loved it. I love the way you manage to juggle the funny with the unpleasant, the affection with the hurt. It's great story-telling."Roddy Doyle Praise for The Vampire’s Assistant: “The Vampire’s Assistant blazes a thrilling, gruesome trail through a fascinating plot.”The Good Book Guide Praise for Vampire Mountain: “Get your teeth into it!”Funday Times
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HarperCollins Publishers Lottie Luna and the Bloom Garden
Book SynopsisA brand new young fiction series by much-loved children's author, Vivian French and illustrated by Nathan Reed.Meet werewolf extraordinaire Lottie Luna.Beautiful black and white illustrations throughout.Lottie Luna is a werewolf. She's super-fast, super-strong and has X-ray vision. Lottie doesn't really like to use her skills, though she just wants to be like everyone else. But when someone keeps destroying the school bloom garden it's only Lottie who can come to the rescue
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HarperCollins Publishers Lottie Luna and the Twilight Party
Book SynopsisA brand new young fiction series by much-loved children's author, Vivian French and illustrated by Nathan Reed.Meet werewolf extraordinaire Lottie Luna.Lottie Luna is a werewolf. She's super-fast, super-strong and has X-ray vision. Lottie doesn't really like to use her skills, though she just wants to be like everyone else. But when it's her friend Marjory's birthday,Lottie sees a way she can use her special powers to get her the biggest surprise ever
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Penguin Books Ltd Dracula
Book SynopsisThe Penguin English Library Edition of Dracula by Bram Stoker''Alone with the dead! I dare not go out, for I can hear the low howl of the wolf through the broken window''A chilling masterpiece of the horror genre, Dracula also illuminated dark corners of Victorian sexuality. When Jonathan Harker visits Transylvania to advise Count Dracula on a London home, he makes a horrifying discovery. Soon afterwards, a number of disturbing incidents unfold in England: an unmanned ship is wrecked at Whitby; strange puncture marks appear on a young woman''s neck; and the inmate of a lunatic asylum raves about the arrival of his ''Master'', while a determined group of adversaries prepares to face the terrifying Count.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Dracula
Book SynopsisJonathan Harker is travelling to Castle Dracula to see the Transylvanian noble, Count Dracula. He is begged by locals not to go there, because on the eve of St George''s Day, when the clock strikes midnight, all the evil things in the world will come full sway. But business must be done, so Jonathan makes his way to the Castle - and then his nightmare begins. His beloved wife Meena and other lost souls have fallen under the Count''s horrifying spell. Dracula must be destroyed . . .With an exciting introduction by Holly Black, bestselling author of The Spiderwick Chronicles.Trade Review"Those who cannot find their own reflection in Bram Stoker's still-living creation are surely the undead."
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Oxford University Press Rudy and the Skate Stars a Times Childrens Book
Book SynopsisWhen Rudy and his friends discover that the Skate Stars competition has come to their hometown they can't wait to enter and show off their skills. But how far is Rudy willing to go to win a medal?Trade Review*** A Times Children's Book of the Week ***"Encouraging kids to read their first chapter books can be tricky, but just like Rudy and his kickflips off the half-pipe, this one nails it. Gnarly, as the skater kids might say, but in the gentlest of ways." * Lucy Bannerman, The Times *"George Ermos's super-cool illustrations help break up the text and ramp up the action." * Jill bennett, Red Reading Hub *"A cool skateboarding werewolf protagonist!" * Harriet Muncaster, author of the Isadora Moon series *"Full of energy and with stylish illustrations that capture the scene this story poses a familiar dilemma for very young readers." * Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Youngblood
Book SynopsisHigh school sucks. Especially for the undead.When Kat Finn arrives at Harcote, a prestigious vampire-only boarding school, she''s in unchartered territory. After living amongst humans and struggling to make ends meet, she''s suddenly thrust into the alluring world of elite vampires - and her fortune is about to change.Taylor Sanger is tired of the vampire world''s out-of-touch views, especially as an out-and-proud lesbian. She''s willing to fly under the radar for two more years at Harcote before she''s free, but Kat''s arrival changes everything.Kat and Taylor were once best friends. It didn''t end well.A horrifying discovery means they have to set their differences aside and investigate the deep secrets at Harcote and the conspiracy underpinning all of Vampiredom.As they investigate, will their old friendship be rekindled into something more?Sink your teeth into this sapphic enemies-to-lovers romance and the glamorous world of
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Little, Brown & Company Ocean of Blood
Book SynopsisThe second book in the Cirque du Freak prequel series, now available in paperback!
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Little, Brown Book Group Covet
Book SynopsisGrace''s story continues in Covet, the third in New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff''s lush, action-packed and romantic young adult paranormal fantasy series.''Fandom''s new favourite vampire romance obsession'' Hypable''This generation''s Twilight'' Lynn Rush''I''m having the BEST book hangover. Filled with danger, humour, and heart, Crave proves that vampires are definitely back!'' J. Kenner''Beautifully descriptive with amazing pacing and wonderfully sinister settings'' Christine Feehan...................I may have reached my breaking point. As if trying to graduate from a school for supernaturals isn''t stressful enough, my relationship status has gone from complicated to a straight-up dumpster fire.Oh, and the Bloodletter has decided to drop a bomb of epic proportions on us all . . . Then again, when has anything at Katmere Academy not been intens
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Little, Brown Book Group Court
Book SynopsisThe epic story continues in Court, the fourth in New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff''s lush, action-packed and romantic young adult paranormal fantasy series.''Fandom''s new favourite vampire romance obsession'' Hypable''This generation''s Twilight'' Lynn Rush ''I''m having the BEST book hangover. Filled with danger, humour, and heart, Crave proves that vampires are definitely back!'' J. Kenner''Beautifully descriptive with amazing pacing and wonderfully sinister settings'' Christine Feehan...................No one survived the last battle unscathed. Flint is angry at the world, Jaxon is turning into something I don''t recognize, and Hudson has put up a wall I''m not sure I''ll ever break through.Now war is coming, and we''re not ready. We''re going to need an army to have any hope of winning. But first, there are questions about my ancestors that need answers. Answers that might just reveal who the real monster is among us.And that''s saying something in a world filled with bloodthirsty vampires, immortal gargoyles, and an ancient battle between two gods.There''s no guarantee that anyone will be left standing when the dust settles, but if we want to save this world, I have no choice. I''ll have to embrace every part of me...even the parts I fear the most....................Don''t miss a single book in the series that spawned a phenomenon! The Crave series is best enjoyed in order:CraveCrushCovetCourtCharmCherish''Suffice it to say: I have a new book boyfriend!'' Pintip Dunn''Intricately crafted, deeply romantic'' Victoria Scott''Funny, smart, and compelling'' Emily McKay
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Little, Brown Book Group Charm
Book SynopsisThe epic story continues in Charm, the fifth in New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff''s lush, action-packed and romantic young adult paranormal fantasy series.''Fandom''s new favourite vampire romance obsession'' Hypable''This generation''s Twilight'' Lynn Rush ''I''m having the BEST book hangover. Filled with danger, humour, and heart, Crave proves that vampires are definitely back!'' J. Kenner''Beautifully descriptive with amazing pacing and wonderfully sinister settings'' Christine Feehan...................He''s under my skin . . .After Katmere, I shouldn''t be surprised by anything. Including the existence of a world beyond my world called the Shadow Realm. Yet here I am, stuck in a strange, dangerous place with the worst of the supernaturals, the monster that other monsters fear: Hudson Vega. He might be Jaxon''s brother and ridiculously hot, but he''s a complete bona fide pain in my ass.The question is whether we''ll find a way out before I kill him . . or run out of time.She''s stealing my heart . . . It''s a truth universally known - at least according to Grace - that everything is my fault. But I have a nasty suspicion that Grace isn''t as human as she thinks, and she''s the one keeping us trapped. Now we''ll have to work together not only to survive, but to save all those we''ve come to call family who live here.Because there''s something connecting us. Something stronger than fear . . . and way more bloody dangerous....................Don''t miss a single book in the series that spawned a phenomenon! The Crave series is best enjoyed in order:CraveCrushCovetCourtCharmCherish''Suffice it to say: I have a new book boyfriend!'' Pintip Dunn''Intricately crafted, deeply romantic'' Victoria Scott''Funny, smart, and compelling'' Emily McKay
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Little, Brown Book Group Cherish
Book SynopsisThe epic story concludes in Cherish, the sixth in New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff''s lush, action-packed and romantic young adult paranormal fantasy series.''Fandom''s new favourite vampire romance obsession'' Hypable''This generation''s Twilight'' Lynn Rush ''I''m having the BEST book hangover. Filled with danger, humour, and heart, Crave proves that vampires are definitely back!'' J. Kenner''Beautifully descriptive with amazing pacing and wonderfully sinister settings'' Christine Feehan...................It''s been over three months since my friends and I took down Cyrus. Three months where my biggest fear was what paper was due next . . . But I should have known it was too good to last. Now everything is falling apart.The Vampire Court has no king, the Dragon Court has no heart, and the Gargoyle Court has me - a teenag
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Penguin Putnam Inc First Night of Howlergarten
Book SynopsisFirst-day-of-school jitters take on a whole new meaning at howlergarten, where future werewolves prepare for their big transformation!Most kids go to kindergarten, but there is a special place for those who turn into werewolves. Instead of attending school during the day, these supernatural students go to howlergarten at night! There they practice tracking scents, listening to whispers on the wind, and more. But when one student named Sophie doesn't seem to possess the basic skills, she worries she won't become a werewolf at all. What will happen if she remains human when the full moon appears? Will she still be accepted as part of the pack, or will she be cast aside as an ordinary outsider? Trade Review"A playful, funny, and heartfelt tale to soothe the back-to-school blues." —Kirkus Reviews“[A]n empathetic telling of first-day jitters with a diverse cast of young werewolves...reinforces the axiom to accept and celebrate differences.” —BCCB "Readers drawn in by the supernatural elements at play will stick around for a feel-good story line that involves very human concerns." —Publishers Weekly
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Scholastic How Not To Be A Vampire Slayer
Book SynopsisWhen Maggie Helsby moves to Goreway, she isn't afraid of the spookylegends. But then she uncovers Skeleton Manor and meets a youngvampire called Sharptooth Shadow. Can she change her destiny andfind a way to keep the peace between humans and vampires?
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Wednesday Books The Witch and the Vampire
Book SynopsisFrancesca Flores''s The Witch and the Vampire is a queer Rapunzel retelling where a witch and a vampire who trust no one but themselves must journey together through a cursed forest with danger at every turn.Ava and Kaye used to be best friends. Until one night two years ago, vampires broke through the magical barrier protecting their town, and in the ensuing attack, Kaye's mother was killed, and Ava was turned into a vampire. Since then, Ava has been trapped in her house. Her mother Eugenia needs her: Ava still has her witch powers, and Eugenia must take them in order to hide that she''s a vampire as well. Desperate to escape her confinement and stop her mother''s plans to destroy the town, Ava must break out, flee to the forest, and seek help from the vampires who live there. When there is another attack, she sees her opportunity and escapes.Kaye, now at the end of her training as a Flame witch, is ready to fulfill her duty of killing any vampires tha
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Hodder & Stoughton Cruel Illusions
Book Synopsis''The perfect sinisterly magical escape'' Stephanie GarberCaraval meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this deliciously dark young adult fantasy about a girl who makes a deal with a magical secret society to enter a potentially deadly competition for the chance to avenge her mother''s death.Ever since a vampire murdered her mother, Ava has been determined to get revenge. This all-encompassing drive has given her the fuel she needed to survive foster home after foster home. But it''s been ten years since anyone''s seen a vampire, and Ava has lost hope that she''ll ever find one . . . until she stumbles across a hidden magic show where she witnesses impossible illusions. The magicians may not be the bloodsuckers she''s hunting, but Ava is convinced something supernatural is at play, so she sneaks backstage and catches them in acts they can''t explain. But they''ve been waiting for her. The magicians reveal they''re part of an aTrade ReviewThe perfect sinisterly magical escape. Cruel Illusions has everything I love in a paranormal: vampires, macabre magic, and a romance to die for, full of longing, desperation, and betrayal * Stephanie Garber, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart *'Sure to dazzle those in the mood for something sensuous and sinister.' * Kirkus Reviews *'Beguiling' * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
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Hodder & Stoughton Cruel Illusions
Book Synopsis''The perfect sinisterly magical escape'' Stephanie GarberCaraval meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this deliciously dark young adult fantasy about a girl who makes a deal with a magical secret society to enter a potentially deadly competition for the chance to avenge her mother''s death.Ever since a vampire murdered her mother, Ava has been determined to get revenge. This all-encompassing drive has given her the fuel she needed to survive foster home after foster home. But it''s been ten years since anyone''s seen a vampire, and Ava has lost hope that she''ll ever find one . . . until she stumbles across a hidden magic show where she witnesses impossible illusions. The magicians may not be the bloodsuckers she''s hunting, but Ava is convinced something supernatural is at play, so she sneaks backstage and catches them in acts they can''t explain. But they''ve been waiting for her. The magicians reveal they''re part of an aTrade ReviewThe perfect sinisterly magical escape. Cruel Illusions has everything I love in a paranormal: vampires, macabre magic, and a romance to die for, full of longing, desperation, and betrayal * Stephanie Garber, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart *'Sure to dazzle those in the mood for something sensuous and sinister.' * Kirkus Reviews *'Beguiling' * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
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Hodder & Stoughton City of Nightmares
Book SynopsisFace your fear . . . or become your nightmare.Gotham meets Strange the Dreamer in this thrilling young adult fantasy about a cowardly girl who finds herself at the center of a criminal syndicate conspiracy, in a city where crooked politicians and sinister cults reign and dreaming means waking up as your worst nightmare.Ever since her sister became a man-eating spider and slaughtered her way through town, nineteen-year-old Ness has been terrified - terrified of some other Nightmare murdering her, and terrified of ending up like her sister. Because in Newham, the city that never sleeps, dreaming means waking up as your worst fear.Whether that means becoming a Nightmare that''s monstrous only in appearance, or transforming into a twisted, unrecognizable creature that terrorizes the city, no one is safe. Ness will do anything to avoid becoming another victim, even if that means lying low among the Friends of the Restful STrade ReviewRebecca Schaeffer delivers another dose of morally ambiguous, delightful chaos * Xiran Jay Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow *One of my favorite books of the year! Phenomenally fun, with a vivid, vicious world that's stuffed with monsters (both human and otherwise) and a heroine you'll root for. I absolutely loved it! * Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of THE QUEENS OF RENTHIA series *Thrilling, atmospheric and wonderfully original! In a world where people become their worst nightmares, Ness has to contend with explosions, monsters, assassins - and a cute vampire boy! Rebecca Schaeffer's City of Nightmares is a page-turning read full of twists and mysteries. I loved it! * Vanessa Len, author of Only a Monster *Not for the faint-hearted * BBC Online *This fantasy adventure is set in a world where bad dreams come to terrifying life, as two teens are thrown together in a chilling fight for survival * Cosmo *The story takes us on a fantasy adventure, a journey of self-discovery and growth for the girls ... a good read * ReadingZone *
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Hodder & Stoughton City of Nightmares
Book SynopsisFace your fear . . . or become your nightmare.Gotham meets Strange the Dreamer in this thrilling young adult fantasy about a cowardly girl who finds herself at the center of a criminal syndicate conspiracy, in a city where crooked politicians and sinister cults reign and dreaming means waking up as your worst nightmare.Ever since her sister became a man-eating spider and slaughtered her way through town, nineteen-year-old Ness has been terrified - terrified of some other Nightmare murdering her, and terrified of ending up like her sister. Because in Newham, the city that never sleeps, dreaming means waking up as your worst fear.Whether that means becoming a Nightmare that''s monstrous only in appearance, or transforming into a twisted, unrecognizable creature that terrorizes the city, no one is safe. Ness will do anything to avoid becoming another victim, even if that means lying low among the Friends of the Restful STrade ReviewRebecca Schaeffer delivers another dose of morally ambiguous, delightful chaos * Xiran Jay Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow *One of my favorite books of the year! Phenomenally fun, with a vivid, vicious world that's stuffed with monsters (both human and otherwise) and a heroine you'll root for. I absolutely loved it! * Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of THE QUEENS OF RENTHIA series *Thrilling, atmospheric and wonderfully original! In a world where people become their worst nightmares, Ness has to contend with explosions, monsters, assassins - and a cute vampire boy! Rebecca Schaeffer's City of Nightmares is a page-turning read full of twists and mysteries. I loved it! * Vanessa Len, author of Only a Monster *Not for the faint-hearted * BBC Online *This fantasy adventure is set in a world where bad dreams come to terrifying life, as two teens are thrown together in a chilling fight for survival * Cosmo *The story takes us on a fantasy adventure, a journey of self-discovery and growth for the girls ... a good read * ReadingZone *
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Hodder & Stoughton Cage of Dreams
Book SynopsisChaos reigns over the City of Newham in the thrilling conclusion to the City of Nightmares duology, by critically acclaimed author Rebecca Schaeffer. All nightmares begin as dreams. Nineteen-year-old Ness used to be terrified of Nightmares - people who''d turned into their worst fears while they slept. Now, after two assassination attempts, an explosion, and a bargain with a demon, she''s finally free of her terror. But Nightmares aren''t the only dangerous thing in Newham. And Ness still has to reckon with her other fears - including her fear of mortality. It''s easy to die in Newham, but hard to live. So when the monster responsible for creating Nightmares asks her for a favour, she agrees - as long as he will turn her into an indestructible Nightmare of her choice in exchange, so she can finally feel safe. Soon things spiral out of control. Ness finds herself in the crosshairs of enemies old and new, and this time, she can''t Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR REBECCA SCHAEFFERRebecca Schaeffer delivers another dose of morally ambiguous, delightful chaos * Xiran Jay Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow *One of my favorite books of the year! Phenomenally fun, with a vivid, vicious world that's stuffed with monsters (both human and otherwise) and a heroine you'll root for. I absolutely loved it! * Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of THE QUEENS OF RENTHIA series *
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Hodder & Stoughton Court of the Undying Seasons
Book Synopsis''WILL LEAVE YOU CRAVING MORE'' Culturefly''Brutal romance, vicious stakes, and a twisty mystery.'' - Hannah WhittenIn becoming a vampire, I''m less than a girl. And more.Or maybe I''m becoming what I always have been, deep inside.A blade.When Fin takes her secret love''s place in the village''s Finding, she''s whisked away to Castle Courtsheart, a notorious vampire school, where human students either become powerful vampires or spend the rest of their lives as lowly human thralls... if they survive long enough, that is.But Fin has no intention of becoming a vampire. Instead, she''s determined to learn how to kill vampires and avenge her mother, who was taken by the vampires years ago. But Courtsheart is as captivating as it is deadly, and Fin is quickly swept up in her new world and its inhabitants - particularly Gavron, her handsome and hostile vampire maker, whose blood is nothing shorTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR COURT OF THE UNDYING SEASONSWith brutal romance, vicious stakes, and a twisty mystery, Court of The Undying Seasons takes everything we love about vampires and cranks it to a whole new level * Hannah Whitten, author of For the Wolf and For the Throne *Strickland has done it again! Court of the Undying Seasons is blood-soaked, blade-sharp, and completely enthralling. With a wildly imaginative world, a delightful cast of characters, and prose that expertly threads the needle between creepy and camp, this is a book to be devoured * Allison Saft, New York Times-bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic *Enthralling, bloodthirsty and unapologetically queer, Strickland's take on vampires is both captivating and fresh * Laura Pohl, author of The Grimrose Girls and The Wicked Remain *A dark, luscious mystery that will pull readers into a labyrinth of love, betrayal, and blood. A.M. Strickland has crafted a dizzyingly dark reminder that it's family that makes us human - even if you choose the family yourself, even if you're no longer human at all * Andrew Joseph White, author of Hell Followed with Us *PRAISE FOR IN THE RAVENOUS DARK[A] feast of forbidden magics and deadly romances that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the last bloody page. Deliciously dark and riveting, it will leave you hungry for more. Perfect for fans of Wicked Saints and Gideon the Ninth * Ashley Poston, national best-selling author of Geekerella *A deviously plotted tale of twisting complexity where diversity lives and breathes as naturally as a beating heart. It's everything you could want in a dark fantasy * Lisa Maxwell, New York Times-bestselling author of The Last Magician *Blending dark blood magic with funny moments, In the Ravenous Dark is a lush, queer and intense YA fantasy that needs to be on your shelves! Rovan may or may not steal your girl but more importantly, she's coming for your heart-and this woman always gets what she wants * The Nerd Daily *Rovan is a tenacious spitfire who fights for freedom and vengeance by any means necessary. Strickland's worldbuilding is grand...dauntless and passionate * Kirkus Reviews *Strickland conjures a seductive world...where blood and shadow magics intertwine. [T]he fast-paced plot and romantic themes will appeal * Publisher's Weekly *Dark and mysterious, with intricate world building and plenty of political intrigue, it leaves you craving more. * Culturefly *
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Hot Key Books The Reluctant Vampire Queen Bites Back The
Book SynopsisThe perfect lighthearted summer read for 11 - 14 year olds Meet Mo Merrydrew - independent young woman, Mini Battenberg fan, president of the debating society - and reluctant vampire queen ...Mo Merrydrew, fifteen-year-old Vampire Queen of Great Britain, has found a way to have her cake and eat it (and that'll be a mini Battenberg, please). Becoming Vampire Queen wasn't the easiest of decisions, but she's settling into it quite happily, now that she has dreamy familiar Luca by her side and she doesn't actually have to bite any humans. She now just has the ... er ... teeny-tiny task of finding a way to get all the vampires in the land to swear allegiance to her, and save them from the vampire hunters who are rapidly picking them off. Easy-peasy, eh? Throw in gorgeous Vanya, sent by the Vampire King of the East to keep an eye on Mo, unruly vampires hellbent on causing havoc and a dad with a dark secret, and that cake of MoTrade ReviewA great summer holiday read. This hilarious sequel...is bound to be popular with KS3 readers. * The School Reading List *
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Hot Key Books The Night Hunt
Book SynopsisTHE NEW DARK FANTASY ROMANCE NOVEL FROM ALEXANDRA CHRISTO, AUTHOR OF TIKTOK SENSATION, TO KILL A KINGDOM.Enter a world of Gods and monsters . . . Atia is an immortal who feeds on fear and nightmare. As the last of her kind, she hides in the shadows of the world to escape the wrath of the vengeful Gods. Silas is a Herald, carrying messages and ferrying the dead, as punishment for a past he can't remember. Atia would never dream of allying with someone like him, but when she breaks a sacred law and the gods send monsters to hunt her, Silas offers an irresistible deal: he'll help her take on the Gods and get vengeance for her family. But in return, she must help him break the curse that binds him and restore his humanity. All they need to do is kill three powerful creatures: a vampire, a banshee and one of the very Gods who has destroyed both their lives. Only together can they finally rewrite their destinies.<Trade ReviewChristo expertly volleys between snarky banter and gory horror while spinning a memorable enemies-to-lovers romance set amid a page-turning adventure. * Publisher's Weekly, starred review *An inspired take on monsters and myths. * Kirkus *'There is a swoon-worthy romance, great world-building, and our favourite Greek mythologies are woven within. * United by Pop *
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Hachette Children's Group Monster Science: The Science Behind Vampires,
Book SynopsisThe myth-busting Monster Science series explores the science behind the hottest monsters in pop culture.Could a vampire survive on a diet of blood alone? Could a witch really fly on a broomstick when you apply the laws of physics? Can haunted houses be explained by biology? Discover whether the scariest monsters could exist when you apply the hard facts of science.Perfect for the reluctant scientist in your life - draw them in with the graphic novel feel and spooky details of this series! Science principles come to life through quirky and humorous explanations paired with illustrations that strike a balance between the right amount of gory and funny.Author Joy Lin, named one of the most inspirational science teachers by TED Ed, has a featured series on their website. She is also a screenwriter, comedian and presents superpower science theories at various Comic Cons. Joy is also author of the series Superpower Science.Table of Contents 1: Introduction 1: Vampires 1: Witches 1: Ghosts 1: Glossary 1: Further Information 1: Index
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Vanquishers: the fangtastically feisty debut
Book SynopsisThe first book in a bitingly brilliant and fangtastically feisty debut middle-grade series by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron. Fans of The Breakfast Club Adventures, Goosebumps and Stranger Things will devour this fun, thrilling and heartfelt vampire adventure. In the world of the Vanquishers, vampires were history ... until now. Malika “Boog” Wilson and her best friends have grown up idolising the Vanquishers, a group of heroic vampire hunters who wiped out the last horde of the undead decades ago. Nowadays, most people don't take even the most basic vampire precautions - the days of garlic wreaths and early curfews are long gone - but Boog’s parents still follow the old rules, much to her embarrassment. When a friend goes missing, Boog isn't sure what to think. Could it be the school counsellor, Mr Rupert, who definitely seems to be hiding something? Or could it be something more dangerous? Boog is determined to save her friend, but is she ready to admit vampires might not be vanquished after all? No one ever expected the Vanquishers to return, but if their town needs protection from the undead, Boog knows who to call ...Trade ReviewA sharp vampire tale full of bite, heart, and humour that’s sure to please any ‘thirsty’ reader. The undead don’t stand a chance with Malika ‘Boog’ Wilson and her friends on the case. * Rena Barron, author of the Maya and the Rising Dark series *A heart-pounding and hilarious reimagining of classic vampire mythology. Boog and her friends will capture your heart in an instant. You’ll cry, laugh, and ache in this stunning, unique adventure. I’m ready to become a Vanquisher! * Mark Oshiro, author of THE INSIDERS *Combining mythology and science to produce a fresh take on modern vampire lore, Bayron erects a fantastical San Antonio that is as chock-full of personality as each of the story’s characters. Pithy dialogue and sensational description make this a speedy, eerie read. * Publishers Weekly, starred review *This warm, witty friendship story with a healthy dose of vampire adventure is a page-turning read ... A lively, appealing addition to the genre. * Kirkus Reviews *Mesmerising and beautiful * Tracy Deonn, NYT bestselling author of Legendborn on THIS POISON HEART *Wholly original and captivating * Brigid Kemmerer on CINDERELLA IS DEAD *
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Simon & Schuster The Little Vampire Moves In
Book SynopsisRudolph the little vampire moves into Tony’s apartment building in this spooky and funny second book in the classic middle grade Little Vampire series—perfect for readers who love Hotel Transylvania and The Addams Family!Rudolph the little vampire has been banished from his family’s vault over his association with humans. He now lives in the basement of the apartment building where his human best friend Tony lives. The two struggle to keep Rudolph hidden from Tony’s parents and nosy neighbors. When someone gets suspicious about activity in the basement, can the friends avoid discovery?
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Candlewick Press,U.S. Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire
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Candlewick Press,U.S. Vlad, el vampirito fabuloso
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Vanquishers
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Simon & Schuster Every Night at Midnight
Book SynopsisA little lone werewolf prowls the nights on his own until he finds friendship in the most unexpected of places in this whimsical and tender picture book in the spirit of Julie Fogliano’s My Best Friend.Every night at midnight, Felix turns into a wolf. His hands and feet turn into velvety paws, his senses grow sharper, and he grows a long, furry tail. Felix loves exploring on four legs, and he has the nighttime world to himself. There’s no one else like him. During the day, Felix is human, but it still feels like there’s no one like him. The other kids used to invite him to play, but now they keep their distance. That’s fine, though. Felix doesn’t need anyone else. But after a chance encounter, Felix the little lone wolf starts to wonder whether he might find his pack after all.Trade Review"Cheong’s approachable prose and charming illustrations deliver a heartfelt story about the comfort of community . . . Warm and dreamy, this sweet story captures the joy of finding your pack." -- Kirkus Reviews"Inviting and creative, Peter Cheong’s first book as author and illustrator is both a tale of nighttime adventures and a heartwarming metaphor for finding one’s place in the world . . . Cheong’s style is consistently appealing, but his nighttime scenes are especially engaging . . . Every Night at Midnight resonates with beauty and heart." -- Bookpage"Cheong’s message is as striking as the title’s art and soul-searching narrative voice: self-acceptance is important, but being open to the possibilities within others can take one to surprising places—and enjoyable sleepovers." -- Publishers Weekly
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Bite Risk
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Bite Risk
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Quirk Books Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses: A Novel
Book SynopsisOne of POPSUGAR's Best YA Books of April Kids Indie Next List Pick for Spring 2021 A SIBA Read This Next Selection for Spring 2021. Teen Wolf meets Emergency Contact in this sharply observed, hilarious, and heartwarming debut young adult novel about friendship and the hairy side of chronic illness. Priya worked hard to pursue her premed dreams at Stanford, but a diagnosis of chronic Lyme disease during her sophomore year sends her back to her loving but overbearing family in New Jersey and leaves her wondering if she ll ever be able to return to the way things were. Thankfully she has her online pen pal, Brigid, and the rest of the members of oof ouch my bones, a virtual support group that meets on Discord to crack jokes and vent about their own chronic illnesses. When Brigid suddenly goes offline, Priya does something out of character: she steals the family car and drives to Pennsylvania to check on Brigid. Priya isn t sure what to expect, but it isn t the horrifying creature that's shut in the basement. With Brigid nowhere to be found, Priya begins to puzzle together an impossible but obvious truth: the creature might be a werewolf and the werewolf might be Brigid. As Brigid's unique condition worsens, their friendship will be deepened and challenged in unexpected ways, forcing them to reckon with their own ideas of what it means to be normal.Trade ReviewOne of POPSUGAR's Best YA Books of AprilKids’ Indie Next List PickA SIBA Read This Next Selection for Spring 2021A 2022-2023 South Carolina Young Adult Book Award Nominee“Emotional, thoughtful, and a true testament to the power of friendship, Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses is a werewolf novel that will make you look at navigating illness, supernatural or not, in a whole new way….O’Neal breaks new ground with this book and accomplishes something truly wonderful.”—Locus Magazine“Your next favorite horror-comedy.”—Syfy“O’Neal persuasively pulls from her own experience with chronic illness to inform her depiction of the topic, using interactions between support group members to layer comedic banter and vulnerability that specifically addresses aspects of disability experiences.”—Publishers Weekly“A heartwarming, quirky take on chronic illness in all its hairy detail.”—Kirkus Reviews“A fresh and original twist on the werewolf legend.”—Booklist“A must-read for anyone with a chronic illness or who loves someone with a chronic illness.”—School Library Journal“Clever, original, entertaining, and all the more impressive when considering that Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses is author Kristen O'Neal's debut as a novelist.”—Midwest Book Review “An electric tour de force of hilarity and humanity. Oof, ouch, my heart! It bleeds for this book.”—Preston Norton, author of Where I End and You Begin“Hilarious in addition to having great chronic pain/illness rep.”—The Horn Book Inc
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BookLife Publishing The Invasion of the Vampires
Book SynopsisQuick! Things have gone wrongvery wrong... You''re facing the invasion of the vampires and you don''t know where to turn... Game over.Don''t let this be you.Be prepared. Read this life-saving book and be ready for whatever comes your way... or else.
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