Overview
A perfectly average boy uncovers a supernatural secret about his family that could put his whole town in grave danger--if it doesn't make him die of embarrassment first--in this mysterious and funny middle grade debut from New York Times bestselling author Z Brewer. Viktor Valentine can't think of a better way to end his summer vacation than playing All the Vampires Everywhere, his favorite video game, with his best friend, Damon. Yet his parents, who make cringey jokes and call him dorky nicknames, seem set on ruining his plans. Viktor knows he can't really compete with Damon's ""cool"" friends--so their epic video game playing is the best Viktor can do to come close to being cool in Damon's eyes. But then Viktor slowly starts to realize that his parents may be hiding something from him. They're acting very suspicious; they sneak out after midnight and return with bloody mouths. But he's probably just played too many video games. After all, vampires aren't real . . . right? Seventh grade is tough enough without having to figure out if your family has fangs. And to make matters worse, the new girl that moved in across the street seems particularly interested in things that go bump in the night. Can Viktor protect his family, or will his sleuthing come back to bite him?
Full Product Details
Author: Z Brewer
Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
Imprint: Bound to Stay Bound Books
Volume: 1
ISBN: 9798855164671
Pages: 262
Publication Date: 03 September 2024
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""Classic horror elements abound, and the stakes feel high. Burgeoning horror fans and those looking for a scare with just a little bite will find this the perfect read for the Halloween season."" - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ""This tale walks the line between casual and actual horror--it combines plenty of dad jokes and talk about garlic with on-page blood and serious discussions of taking lives--and Brewer manages to balance it all well. An appealing choice for fans of spooky stories."" - Kirkus Reviews ""Viktor's paranormal adventure unfolds alongside healthy and grounded depictions of shifting relationship dynamics, which Brewer models via the boys' evolving friendship and Viktor's interactions with Alys."" - Publishers Weekly
Author Information
Z Brewer is the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including the Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series, and more short stories than they can recall. Their pronouns are they/them. Z is also an outspoken mental health and antibullying advocate. Plus, they have awesome hair. Visit Z online at zbrewerbooks.com.
