The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Eighth Grade Bites - Rating 5

Title: The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Eighth Grade Bites

Author: Heather Brewer

Grade Level: 5th-8th (School Library Journal)

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Librarian’s Review: I read this book in a day and am ordering the sequel: Ninth Grade Slays first thing Monday morning! Vladimir Tod is not your typical vampire…he’s half human. His father was a vampire and his mother was human (they were murdered)…and it wasn’t supposed to be possible but here he is.

Vlad lives off of expired donor blood his caretaker gets from the hospital at which she works and the only person he’s ever bitten was his best friend Henry when he was eight. Oh, and he’s REALLY allergic to garlic!

It was so interesting reading about what it would be like being half human, half vampire. It’s a great combination of vampire lore, humor, mystery, and general teenage drama.

Although Vlad does have a crush, this book doesn’t have the heavy romance of the Stephanie Meyer series. Brewer focuses more on Vlad as a person and what he’s going through being a half vampire without REALLY knowing what he’s capable of or his heritage. I love the way that Brewer explores new ideas about vampires and doesn’t only stick to previous stereotypes. I definitely recommend it for vampireophiles.

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Series Order:

1. Eighth Grade Bites
2. Ninth Grade Slays