Twelfth Grade Kills (The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod #5) [Hardcover]

Heather Brewer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 21, 2010

As a teenage vampire, Vlad has spent the last four years trying to handle the pressures of school while sidestepping a slayer out for his blood. Now he's a senior, and in this final, action-packed book in the series, Vlad must confront the secrets of the past, unravel the mystery of who he really is, make decisions about his future, and face his greatest enemy. It's a senior year that totally bites.

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About the Author

Heather Brewer was not your typical teen growing up. She wore black, danced under full moons, and devoured every book in sight. She hasn't changed much. Today, Heather can be found writing in her funky, black Happy Bunny jammie pants, dancing under a full moon, devouring every book in sight, and attending renaissance faire in full costume (and in character).

When Heather's not writing, dressing up, dancing and reading, she's answering email, which she loves to get over at her website.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile; First Edition - First Printing edition (September 21, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525422242
• ISBN-13: 978-0525422242
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,901 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Heather Brewer doesn't believe in happy endings...unless they involve blood.

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Triumphant Close to Vlad's Story, September 24, 2010

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Josh Love (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Twelfth Grade Kills (The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod #5) (Hardcover)

As soon as I read the last page of the book, I cried. I then had to get on Twitter and tell Auntie Heather how much I loved it. The next step was to write a quick review, which is not something I do very often. I am not good with words. I also am not good with keeping spoilers out of reviews. So I will make this review brief and to the point.

First off, this is my favorite book in the series. I do find all of the books in the series to be fantastic for their own reasons, but this one was the most beautiful - the most breathtaking for me. I laughed, I cried, I went through so many emotions with this story.

I really connected with Vlad from the very first book because I, like Vlad, never really knew my father. 5th being the final book in the Vladimir Tod series, made me very sad. There was a lot of mystery and unanswered questions in the previous books. I believe the author (Auntie Heather) did the most amazing job at answering all those questions - and more in this book. She brought it all together. She brought Vlad full circle. I found it to be very moving. If I had to describe this book in one word - "Triumphant", would be my word.

As a bonus, this book really helped me and I am sure other Vlad fans, understand Joss. I won't say anything else about that because I don't want to spoil it for anyone.

I am so proud to be a minion. I am so proud of Auntie Heather. I am more than ever looking forward to Auntie Heather's next series!

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brewer KILLS IT again!, September 23, 2010

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Jaded_Gal "Prove you're not an idiot, put dow... (The Lovely South!!!) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Twelfth Grade Kills (The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod #5) (Hardcover)

I've truly loved the Vladimir Tod series & while anxious to read the final chapter, I'm sad to be saying goodbye to Vlad & Co. The last installment answers questions, breaks your heart & makes you smile.

Anyone who hasn't read the Vlad Tod series should do so, especially fans of the "Twilight" series of books. Heather Brewer succeeded where Meyer failed in writing a series based on the supernatural that younger kids (age 8-14) can read that is not so loaded with sexual innuendo & that is still a terribly fun exciting read.
Let me say that I loved Twilight, FOR ME, not for my kids to read, ages 7 & 13. Heather Brewer wrote a vampire series that I felt comfortable letting them read while loving it myself. Awesome job! I love the ever so slight "jab" Brewer makes at Twilight, I won't spoil it & will only say it's in the 2nd to 3rd paragraph on page 101. Funny stuff without being insulting, anyone who's read, seen the movies about or heard of Twilight will get that joke.

This last book weighs in at 325 pages, although the book description stated only 224, so it's long but anyone who has followed Vlad & his friends this far will make short work of it. I know I did. In short, or rather in long, I'm glad I discovered Heather Brewer & Vlad & I am looking forward to her next book series. Although I must say that the ending is pretty "open" one could say so I'm kind of in doubt as to whether we've heard the last of the last from Vlad. When you guys read it, you decide.

All in all a great series, anyone who enjoys this genre will really like Vladimir Tod & they can safely let any younger kids like mine read the series without having to answer so many questions about the "adult-themes" like in other books in this genre. It's a great read for ALL I think. On a side note, I bought a copy via Amazon & when my daughter got worried it wouldn't ship in time sent me to another book store, (B.A.M) to buy a copy the day it came out. For those unaware that "other" store had hosted Brewer at a distribution center having her sign enough copies of Vladimir Tod 5 ensuring ALL of there stored would have about a dozen autographed copies for sale. Luckily, I have one now! So those of u who live close to "that store" you might still try to pop in & see if any are left, it would make a great gift for a die-hard Vlad/Brewer fan.

Oh & Happy belated birthday Heather! Vlad 5 was great!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!!!, October 29, 2010

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K. Lewandowska (LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Twelfth Grade Kills (The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod #5) (Hardcover)

I love this book. It answered all of the lingering questions that I've had. Brewer does a wonderful job of bringing Vladimir's high school years to a close. However, she does leave the door open for possible books covering Vladimir's college years. (I hope she does!!!)