As an adult reader, I half-heartedly read this teenage vampire novel because my son showed an interest. I found myself surprisingly engaged by the author's writing style and, while I am a much more mature reader, it was enjoyable to read a contemporary story I would not otherwise have chosen for myself. It kept my interest. The author has followed up her initial novel with a 9th grade sequel that my son plans to read in his spare time. It's not Austen, but, then, what is!

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I read this book because I ordered it for my daughter to read and she keeps postponing it. I told her I would try it out first. I would say this is a very good book for kids ages 9 - 13. For anyone over that age it has a rather predictable storyline. Even with the precitability I still enjoyed it. Vlad is a normal kid in 8th grade; becoming interested in girls, being bullied by other boys, complaining about his teachers, oh and trying to learn all about his vampire abilities.

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Loved it, even as an adult reader. also see ISBN-13: 9780142411872

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Vampires who can envy humans their humanity, without the emo whining whoa is me stuff. Vlad has it tough growing up the only vampire in town. A deadly allergy to garlic, schoolhouse bullies, and a mysterious new substitute teacher who can not seem to let him alone about his 'secret'. Oh and being hunted by a mysterious vampire group out to kill his already dead father. Despite it all Vlad is pulled off as kind, a bit socially awkward, and best of all he doesn't crawl in a corner and bemoan his fate. He ponders it over some blood-and-cookies, puts on a Vampire's suck tshirt, and goes junior sherlock holmes on the mysteries stacking in his quiet little hometown.

To the Parents:
Blood aside, the writer adds in no political agendas, drugs, bad language, or other touchy subjects. The most amusing thing remotely close to a curse was "What in glob's name is going on?" (there is no explanation as to what this 'glob' is, but its amusing coming from nelly). It relies instead on some good old-fashioned wit and plot to keep the reader engaged. It addresses the trials of being different, of family ties, and demonstrates a good get-it-done mindset in the midst of stress, school, and saving the day in the middle of the night.

To the youths:
If you ever wondered what it would be like to be a vampire in junior high, you'll love it. Dressing up as yourself for Halloween, peanut butter and blood-jelly sandwiches, and you get to keep your reflection. The ability to float, read minds, and flash fangs at threats isn't too shabby either. Its fun to read and has a good deeper plot that continues onward throughout Vlad's entire junior and high school life. And you though algebra was hard...

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Perfectly written! I enjoyed it very much. I like this theory of vampires compared to other books. A perfect book for anyone who enjoyed twilight!

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Completely enjoyable. No bad words, no sexual situations...finally, a vampire book I can let my daughter read!

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Absolutely great read. Bought this from the school's book order and this is going to be a series. The next book is called 9th grade slays. This was a very good book especially if you like vampires as much as I do..
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