Shipping Through the Holidays ☀️📦

New Year, New You Sale ☀️- Up to 20% off 500+ books!

The Reluctant Vampire Queen

a laugh-out-loud teen read
By Jo Simmons
0.0 (0 reviews)
3.21 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating. ( 373 ratings, 112 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
The Reluctant Vampire Queen by Jo Simmons is a delightful story about Mo Merrydrew, a teenager who unexpectedly inherits the title of "Vampire Queen." Uninterested in living an undead life filled with vampiric responsibilities, Mo decides to forge her own path while navigating the challenges of teenage life. The book explores themes of identity, friendship, and the courage to be true to oneself, offering a heartwarming and humorous adventure for young readers.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$1999
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you enjoy humorous and quirky tales filled with unexpected twists, this book might be perfect for you. It combines elements of comedy and the supernatural, appealing to children who appreciate stories about unlikely heroes navigating unique situations.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

The Reluctant Vampire Queen

Geek Girl meets Buffy in a brilliantly funny new teen series from bestselling author Jo Simmons.

Geek Girl meets Buffy in a brilliantly funny new teen series from bestselling author Jo Simmons

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description
Meet Mo Merrydrew - independent young woman, Mini Battenburg fan, president of the history club - and reluctant vampire queen ....

Fifteen-year-old Mo Merrydrew isn't exactly expecting to be asked to be Vampire Queen of Great Britain when she's cycling home from school one wet Tuesday evening. Apparently, she is 'the Chosen One'. Aside from being uncomfortable with the idea of unelected power (not very democratic), there's the blood drinking to consider (Mo is a vegetarian), and frankly it's just not really the sort of role Mo's looking for (she wants to aim for a real job in politics). But - if you're Vampire Queen, you probably don't have to do PE any more, and when the dreamy Luca, a vampire familiar, turns up, it all suddenly starts to look a bit more appealing ...

Geek Girl meets Buffy in a brilliantly funny new teen series from bestselling author Jo Simmons

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Reluctant Vampire Queen by Jo Simmons offers a pitch-perfect voice in a hilarious comedy of errors, providing a fresh twist on the vampire genre for younger teens. Reviews highlight its engaging blend of action, suspense, and comedy, with a rom-com element and a creative mix of Gothic horror woven into teenage life and friendships. The story of 15-year-old Mo, unexpectedly proclaimed Vampire Queen, is compared to a supernatural version of Geek Girl, making it a brilliant read for young teenagers.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471411786

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hot Key Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 352

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jo Simmons Young Adult

About the Author

Jo Simmons is an author of funny fiction. I Swapped My Brother on the Internet was shortlisted for the Lollies Book Awards 2020 and was translated into several languages. Jo began her working life as a sub editor on magazines in London and later became a freelance journalist. She started writing for children when her two boys were young and hungry for daft and silly stories to make bedtime more fun. She lives in Brighton with her family and a small, scruffy dog who leaves hair absolutely everywhere. THE RELUCTANT VAMPIRE QUEEN is her first novel for teenagers.

Also by Jo Simmons

View all

More from Children's Books

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.