In The Footsteps: Dracula (In the Footsteps Of...) [Library Binding]

Jim Pipe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1995 | Age Level: 9 and up | Series: In the Footsteps Of...

An examination of Dracula and the world of the undead from Vlad the impaler to vampire stories from Transylvania, India, China, Japan, Malaysia and Serbia.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6?These series titles reveal the original story lines in simple, succinct language on the 18 even-numbered pages. Annotations, asides, and full-color photographs and illustrations appear on odd-numbered pages. Parker begins with a "letter" from Victor Frankenstein to readers to establish the fact that he, and not the monster, is named "Frankenstein," and includes legends and scientific knowledge of Mary Shelley's time that may have influenced elements incorporated into her tale. Sidebars also discuss modern medical science in the areas of bionics and robotics. In Dracula, supplemental material includes the exploits of the real Dracula (Vlad the Impaler), and of the "real-life female vampire" Elizabeth Bathory, who bathed in the blood of her victims in order to make her skin more beautiful. Bloodsucking insects and animals; legendary vampires from Europe, Malaysia, and Japan; and true facts about the habits of bats; plus mention of some of famous movie vampires through 1992 provide macabre entertainment if not insight into Bram Stoker's mind. Both titles end with a one-page glossary of terms and a one-page index, but there are no bibliographies or filmographies. Engaging introductions to these classics of horror literature.?Ann G. Brouse, Steele Memorial Library, Elmira, NY
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 40 pages
• Publisher: Copper Beech (October 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562946463
• ISBN-13: 978-1562946463
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,453,833 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not just for kids. Interested adults will also like it., August 28, 1998

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This review is from: Dracula (In the Footsteps of) (Turtleback)

This book is really divided into two parts. One part is a kid's vampire story that kids may enjoy but adults will probably find tedious and silly. The other part of the book involves pages of anecdotes about vampires, legends, and myths. Fascinating stuff. What I like about it is how the book explores the basis of vampires and related monsters. Our scary stories are really older myths redone. Now, this is not an exhaustive treatment of the subject, but it still satisfies the curious adult. Childish drawings are nicely intermingled with sharp photos and "old" drawings.