Heather Brewer Boeken

Vladimir Tod faces intense challenges in his junior year at Bathory High, including the return of Joss, a vampire slayer and former friend. Meanwhile, the formidable vampire Dorian seeks to claim Vlad's blood, and his nemesis D'Ablo is putting Vlad's Uncle Otis on trial for alleged vampire crimes. As Vlad navigates these threats, he must also confront the possibility of saying farewell to his friends and the life he knows, complicating his already tumultuous high school experience.

Mari raised her sign for everyone to see. Even though she was small and the crowd was very big, and she didn't think anyone would hear, she yelled out. Mari is getting ready to make a sign with crayon as the streets below her fill up with people. "What are we making, Mama?" she asks. "A message for the world," Mama says. "How will the whole world hear?" Mari wonders. "They'll hear," says Mama, "because love is powerful." Inspired by a girl who participated in the January 2017 Women's March in New York City, Heather Dean Brewer's simple and uplifting story, delightfully illustrated by LeUyen Pham, is a reminder of what young people can do to promote change and equality at a time when our country is divided by politics, race, gender and religion.

Facing relentless challenges, Vladimir Tod grapples with the sinister vampire D'Ablo, who seeks to steal his powers through a dangerous ritual. As he navigates the complexities of friendship and the temptation to feed on those around him, Vlad's situation worsens with the disappearance of his Uncle Otis. With the pressure mounting and D'Ablo's demands intensifying, Vlad must confront his darkest fears while realizing that his unique status as the Pravus may not be enough to protect him.

The story follows Vlad, a teenage vampire navigating the challenges of senior year while evading a relentless slayer. As he faces the pressures of school, he must uncover the secrets of his past and confront his true identity. With his greatest enemy looming, Vlad's final year is filled with action and critical choices that will shape his future. This thrilling conclusion promises to be a transformative journey for the young vampire.

While half-vampire Vlad, his best friend Henry, and Henry's cousin Joss make their way through their freshman year at Bathory High, a hired vampire slayer seeks to destroy Vlad

Thirteen-year-old Vladimir Tod, half-human and half-vampire, grapples with his blood cravings and growing fangs. As he navigates his secret identity, a peculiar substitute teacher starts to pry into his life, raising concerns for Vlad's hidden powers.

Vlad has to keep his vampire urges under control while dealing with the pressures of middle school. Thirteen-year-old Vladimir Tod really hates junior high. Bullies harass him, the principal is dogging him, and the girl he likes prefers his best friend. Oh, and Vlad has a secret: His mother was human, but his father was a vampire. With no idea of the extent of his powers, Vlad struggles daily with his blood cravings and his enlarged fangs. When a substitute teacher begins to question him a little too closely, Vlad worries that his cover is about to be blown. But then he faces a much bigger problem: He’s being hunted by a vampire killer. Watch a QuickTime trailer for this book.