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lmn9812's review
4.0
This was charm-filled and fun, an excellent start to a series. I read it in one go, and couldn't help but grin throughout. Friendships in fiction are my kryptonite, and I immediately adored the relationship between Vlad and Minxie.
I also really enjoyed this concept--I thought it was executed brilliantly, and I can't wait to see more of Vlad and his family in future adventures.
Also, PLEASE CAN I HAVE A PET BAT?
I also really enjoyed this concept--I thought it was executed brilliantly, and I can't wait to see more of Vlad and his family in future adventures.
Also, PLEASE CAN I HAVE A PET BAT?
ellelainey's review
5.0
Book – Vlad the World's Worst Vampire
Author – Anna Wilson
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 160
Cover – Cute!
Genre – Children's, Comic, Vampire
** COPY RECEIVED THROUGH NETGALLEY **
This was super cute. I really loved Vlad, our main character, and the way his story was told.
Vlad is like most sheltered kids; he wants what he doesn't have and is willing to break the rules to get it. He feels useless at the things his parents want him to do – fly as a bat, drink blood and have a real vampire laugh – and the pressure gets so much that he wants to be human. So he sneaks out of the house and gets roped into attending a human school where he meets a new friend.
Vlad and Flit are the most adorable friends, and the girl he meets at human school is feisty! A great influence for him. I love that we got to see his insecurities as well as his triumphs and the way he found his confidence in the little things. I especially loved that last scene with Mulch, the butler.
The graphics/illustrations were gorgeous. I mean, the entire presentation, from page layout, text alignment, font size and the little bats to show page numbers and chapter headings were brilliantly done. The attention to detail was just stunning.
I thought, from the cover, that this would be a comic book, but it's not. It's a fully fledged children's book with gorgeous illustrations littered throughout.
Overall, a great story with an even greater message that kids and adults alike will love. And I really liked the little extra gift of a snippet from Jollywood Academy at the end.
Author – Anna Wilson
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 160
Cover – Cute!
Genre – Children's, Comic, Vampire
** COPY RECEIVED THROUGH NETGALLEY **
This was super cute. I really loved Vlad, our main character, and the way his story was told.
Vlad is like most sheltered kids; he wants what he doesn't have and is willing to break the rules to get it. He feels useless at the things his parents want him to do – fly as a bat, drink blood and have a real vampire laugh – and the pressure gets so much that he wants to be human. So he sneaks out of the house and gets roped into attending a human school where he meets a new friend.
Vlad and Flit are the most adorable friends, and the girl he meets at human school is feisty! A great influence for him. I love that we got to see his insecurities as well as his triumphs and the way he found his confidence in the little things. I especially loved that last scene with Mulch, the butler.
The graphics/illustrations were gorgeous. I mean, the entire presentation, from page layout, text alignment, font size and the little bats to show page numbers and chapter headings were brilliantly done. The attention to detail was just stunning.
I thought, from the cover, that this would be a comic book, but it's not. It's a fully fledged children's book with gorgeous illustrations littered throughout.
Overall, a great story with an even greater message that kids and adults alike will love. And I really liked the little extra gift of a snippet from Jollywood Academy at the end.
janeydoodle's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mnhayes's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
justine4695's review
4.0
I bought a four book bundle and I’ve read the first story to my son. We would read a few chapters a day because he is only three and doesn’t sit still but loves having books read to him. He loved this story and so did I
lostwithoutabook's review
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
yoda32's review
4.0
Well that was fun.
Review to come.
*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review*
Review to come.
*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review*