Knaveheart's Curse: A Vampire Island Book by Adele Griffin

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Synopsis

A family of friendly vegetarian vampires stars in this funny story for middle-grade readers.

Being vegan vampires in New York City makes life complicated for siblings Maddy, Lexie and Hudson Livingstone. And this summer, things seem to be taking a turn for the worse for Maddy. She's been having a hard time making friends, and now she might be losing the one she thought was guaranteed— her sister. Then her brother hears the scary news that the leader of the Knavehearts—the most vicious pureblood vampires—is in town seeking an heir. Could the Knave be after one of the Livingstones? And if it is, will unpopular Maddy be able to find anyone willing to help them face it?

Adele Griffin's follow-up to Vampire Island is a thoroughly entertaining spin on vampire lore that will make readers laugh out loud.

Kirkus Reviews

Having earned her Slayer's Pin with a twin killing in Vampire Island (2007), more-or-less vegan, more-or-less ex-vampire Maddy tackles a pair of tougher challenges in this equally tongue-in-cheek sequel. First is the arrival of Zelda, a powerful Old World vampire with a taste for rat's-blood gazpacho and a spell that quickly begins transforming Maddy's gentle big sister Lexie into a murderous changeling. Second, and in some ways harder, is Maddy's effort to make and keep human friends-no easy matter considering her quick temper, fondness for practical jokes and near-total lack of either conscience or people skills. Fortunately Dakota, one of those potential friends, turns out to be not entirely human herself and in the climactic dust-up she, along with other supernatural allies, helps Maddy to come out on top once again. Griffin whips humor, suspense and frequent, offhand gross bits into a winning formula that young readers will slurp up avidly. A (vegetarian) recipe and a school report comparing Daniel Boone and Vlad the Impaler close this droll tale. (Fantasy. 10-12)

Biography

Adele Griffin is the author of numerous novels for young adults, including Vampire Island and National Book Award Finalists Where I Want to Be and Sons of Liberty. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.