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Fake Blood

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Fake Blood by Whitney Gardner is a charming children's story about a middle school boy named AJ who, in a bid to impress his vampire-obsessed crush, Nia, pretends to be a vampire himself. Little does AJ know that Nia is actually a slayer in training, leading to humorous and heartwarming situations as he navigates the challenges of identity and friendship.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you enjoy stories filled with humour, mystery, and a dash of supernatural fun, you may find this book appealing. It offers a delightful adventure about fitting in, with creative twists on vampire lore that's perfect for young readers. It's an engaging read for those who appreciate light-hearted tales with vibrant characters.

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A middle-schooler comes face to face with his vampire-slayer crush in this laugh-out-loud funny coming-of-age story for anyone who's ever felt too young, too small, or too average.

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“LOL funny.” –Girls Life

A Huffington Post Best Children’s Book of 2018

A middle schooler comes head-to-head with his vampire slayer crush in this laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel that’s a perfect coming-of-age story for anyone who’s ever felt too young, too small, or too average.

It’s the beginning of the new school year and AJ feels like everyone is changing but him. He hasn’t grown or had any exciting summer adventures like his best friends have. He even has the same crush he’s harboured for years. So AJ decides to take matters into his own hands. But how could a girl like Nia Winters ever like plain vanilla AJ when she only has eyes for vampires?

When AJ and Nia are paired up for a group project on Transylvania, it may be AJ’s chance to win over Nia’s affection by dressing up like the vamp of her dreams. And soon enough he’s got more of Nia’s attention than he bargained for when he learns she’s a slayer.

Now AJ has to worry about self-preservation while also trying to save everyone he cares about from a real-life threat lurking in the shadows of Spoons Middle School.

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Fake Blood by Whitney Gardner is praised for its cleverness and charm, offering a unique twist on identity and self-discovery with a humorous take on vampire lore. Reviewers highlight the book's sweet and funny narrative, unexpected surprises, and appeal to vampire fiction enthusiasts, noting its engaging dialogue and relatable themes. The graphic novel's vibrant style is likened to the works of popular authors and illustrators, adding to its charm.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781481495578

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 September 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Illustration: f-c cvr-interior illustrations (spfx: spot uv + emboss); digital art

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Whitney Gardner

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 912g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Whitney Gardner is an author, illustrator, and cartoonist. She started drawing stick figures in second grade and somehow no one’s been able to stop her. If there’s ever a moment when she isn’t drawing, she’s likely to be found rolling twenty-sided dice. Her favorite color is yellow. She is the author of the YA novels You’re Welcome, Universe and Chaotic Good, as well as the creator of Fake Blood, Long Distance, and Free Piano (Not Haunted) and the illustrator for Debbie Levy’s Becoming RBG and Stephanie Cooke’s The Racc Pack series.

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