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Vampires

The Un-history of the Undead
By Tony Thompson
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Vampires by Tony Thompson is a fun and adventurous children's book that explores the mysterious and thrilling world of vampires. Through a series of engaging stories and captivating illustrations, young readers embark on a journey to uncover the myths and realities of these legendary creatures, while learning about their characteristics, history, and cultural significance. Perfect for curious minds, this book provides an entertaining look into the enigmatic realm of vampires without any scares.
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A stormy night on Lake Geneva almost 200 years ago. A scandalous gathering of A-list celebrities and a ghost story contest produced not only Frankenstein, but the first modern vampire. Meet the terrifying Count Orlock, the first film vampire who would inspire Bela Lugosi. Bella may have fallen for one vamp, but there are many others out there.

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A stormy night on Lake Geneva almost 200 years ago. A scandalous gathering of A-list celebrities and a ghost story contest produced not only Frankenstein, but the first modern vampire. Meet the terrifying Count Orlock, the first film vampire who would inspire Bela Lugosi and so many others. Take the Transylvania express and find out about the novel that inspired the scariest TV show of all time, the vampire who nearly destroyed Spiderman, and Anne Rice's suave rock-star vampire. Bella may have fallen for one vamp, but there are many others out there.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742031316

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: Black Dog Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 232g

Pages: 192

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Tony Thompson Young Adult

About the Author

Tony Thompson is not a vampire, although he has been known to occasionally look intense and brooding. He is an old friend of William Shakespeare, and possibly shared a flat with him in a previous life. When he is not writing the ultimate unauthorised celebrity biography, Tony is an English and Literature teacher. His writing has appeared in The Age and The Australian.

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