Book details
Little Vampire's Diary
Description
The diary of Mona, who is really a little vampire, shares her daily adventures with her vampire cat, Fang. The book includes interactive elements like vampire glasses to decipher secret coded messages, a 'dead bugs' project, touch-and-feel caterpillar guts and batwings, a slugs and centipedes board game, snake earrings, and a bat mobile. Plaxie Wishbone, also known as the Little Vampire, provides additional insights into her life, such as treasure maps, her school report on dead bugs, and Vampire Vision Glasses that reveal secret messages.
Age
7-9
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
16 pages
Book in series
#5
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: 'Little Vampire's Diary' by Sonia Holleyman offers readers an imaginative and captivating plot that combines elements of fantasy with everyday life, making it an enjoyable read for children and those young at heart.
- Character Development: The book provides a unique perspective on the life of a young vampire, allowing readers to explore themes of identity, friendship, and self-acceptance through the well-developed characters and their growth throughout the story.
- Creative World-Building: Sonia Holleyman creates a whimsical world where vampires and humans coexist, offering a fresh take on vampire lore that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, encouraging readers to think about tolerance and understanding of those who are different.
- Language and Humor: The author's use of language is both accessible and playful, making it suitable for young readers while also incorporating humor that can be appreciated by a wider audience, ensuring that the book is a fun and lighthearted read.