The Knaveheart's Curse: A Vampire Island Story [Hardcover]

Adele Griffin (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Vampire Island

A family of friendly vegetarian vampires stars in this funny story for middle-grade readers.

Being vegan vampires in New York City makes life complicated for siblings Maddy, Lexie and Hudson Livingstone. And this summer, things seem to be taking a turn for the worse for Maddy. She’s been having a hard time making friends, and now she might be losing the one she thought was guaranteed— her sister. Then her brother hears the scary news that the leader of the Knavehearts—the most vicious pureblood vampires—is in town seeking an heir. Could the Knave be after one of the Livingstones? And if it is, will unpopular Maddy be able to find anyone willing to help them face it?

Adele Griffin’s follow-up to Vampire Island is a thoroughly entertaining spin on vampire lore that will make readers laugh out loud.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Griffin whips humor, suspense and frequent, offhand gross bits into a winning formula that young readers will slurp up avidly. - Kirkus Reviews --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

About the Author

Adele Griffin is the author of numerous novels for young adults, including Vampire Island and National Book Award Finalists Where I Want to Be and Sons of Liberty. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (July 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399250646
• ISBN-13: 978-0399250644
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,157,447 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Look for All You Never Wanted (Random House) coming out in 2012.

Also Tighter is out this spring in paperback. With a really awesome new jacket.

And, if you're still interested, check out www.tighterthebook.com

You can find me on twitter, facebook, or on the web at www.adelegriffin.com.

Drop me a note and I promise to answer.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars They're back, but are they cursed?, April 24, 2010

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DelusionalAngel (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Knaveheart's Curse: A Vampire Island Book (Kindle Edition)

It didn't hit me until after I wrote my review of the first book, Vampire Island, but the Livingstones are totally a 70s sitcom family like The Munsters or the Adaams Family. Yes, I know they're supposed to be fruit-bat vegetarian hybrid humans, but going into this series that's really what you need to know. They're like those kooky families, but while dealing with the tough enough issues of trying to fit in they also have to deal with real dangers connected to the nature of being who they are.

In this book that danger happens to be a "curse" that could hit a bit too close to home. Along the way Maddy is up to her old tricks, well new ones really as there are no vampire neighbors left to stalk this time around. Lexie, she's managed to end up even more tragic than usual. Hudson, well he's here, but well he's just Hudson. Pete finally gets to show off his true self. And much like the first book it feels as though the major dramatic showdown scene is rushed through, still it sort of works as these crazy creatures would probably do things rather quickly even if it makes the book's big scene feel a little anticlimactic. That said, I liked it enough that I'm onto the next.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read!, February 15, 2009

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H. Yolles (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Knaveheart's Curse: A Vampire Island Story (Hardcover)

My daughter and I read this story together about Maddy and her family. It was a light and entertaining look at friendship with a vegetarian vampire twist. A fun read. Even our teenager enjoyed a quick read.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Again, granddaughter loves this series!!, April 15, 2010

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Frances Roney - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Knaveheart's Curse: A Vampire Island Book (Mass Market Paperback)

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