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Synopsis
After being bitten by a vampire, not only is fifteen-year-old Doug doomed eternally to be fat, but now he must also save himself from the desperate host of a public-access-cable vampire-hunting television show that is on the verge of cancellation. After Doug is attacked by a vampire, he is forced to remain overweight and fifteen for eternity. As he attempts to navigate high school, he must avoid a persistent vampire hunter. The plot contains profanity.
Is Fat vampire appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This YA vampire novel contains profanity and explores body image issues through dark humor. The vampire attack and hunting elements involve mild action violence, but the focus is on navigating high school as an eternal outsider.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include body image issues and bullying.
Who'll love this
Teens will appreciate the darkly funny take on vampire mythology and the relatable struggle of feeling like an outsider in high school.