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DRACULA'S BRUNCH CLUB

by the towering, glowering vampire Constantine, who’s banned people. Worse, Dracula’s entire store of “the crimson\u002Dred, blood orange jelly all vampires crave” has been raided. Local farmers have no blood oranges—a blight has destroyed the crops. This proves disastrous even as Dracula tries to regain his brunch\u002Dhosting ground—kale is no substitute for delicious, energizing fruit jelly. The shortage also jeopardizes his standing with his crush, the human Elena, since he’s promised to donate a year’s supply of jelly donuts to her charity auction to help sick children. Something must be done—and it might just involve blood. After all, Count Dracula is a vampire. This book will greatly appeal to young readers looking for comics with a little edge: The gore is mild and cartoon\u002Dsilly, and there are plenty of jokes to lighten the mood. The story moves at a measured pace, and the fun, kid\u002Dfriendly artwork adds depth to the narrative. Gaybba’s color palette predominantly contains cool, moody tones that make the occasional spots of red—mostly jelly and blood—pop. Human and vampire characters have skin in varying shades of blue and purple."

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9781637158

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This clever twist on vampire lore follows a group of young monsters who would rather host a trendy brunch than hunt for their next meal, serving up a story that is equal parts spooky and sweet. The n...

Our Review

This clever twist on vampire lore follows a group of young monsters who would rather host a trendy brunch than hunt for their next meal, serving up a story that is equal parts spooky and sweet. The narrative cleverly explores themes of friendship and forging your own identity, even when it goes against centuries of family tradition, all while delivering genuinely funny moments and mild, age-appropriate chills. Young readers will be immediately drawn into the world of smoothie-sipping vampires and their unconventional clubhouse, finding the core conflict both relatable and wildly imaginative.

What truly sets this middle-grade novel apart is its perfect blend of humor and heart, making it an ideal choice for readers who enjoy their stories with a side of the supernatural but prefer laughs over genuine frights. The characters are well-developed and their dilemmas feel authentic, providing a fresh take on the classic monster story that emphasizes community and acceptance over scares. It’s a refreshingly modern monster mash that will leave its audience both satisfied and smiling.

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