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Synopsis
For a thousand years, an ancient and all-powerful vampire god has lain dormant in the Mayan jungle. In 1850, he awakes -- and sets out for Europe... London, 1850. An enormous ship has just reached port. From its hull, a flock of bats ascends and disappears into the streets. Jack Harkett intends to board the ship, in search of food or money. Instead, he encounters a boy his own age -- running for his life! The boy recounts horrific tales about a vampire plague that's killed the entire crew. With no one to turn to but each other, the two boys vow to stop these horrors from continuing. Their pledge will take them on dangerous adventures from London to Paris and finally to Mexico, to confront the beast who started all this destruction....
Is London appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 12 and up.
This middle grade vampire adventure features monster-hunting action with vampire attacks, death of crew members, and peril throughout. The horror is age-appropriate for middle grade readers who enjoy scary stories.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and animal death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Two boys team up to hunt down a powerful ancient vampire across three countries in this exciting adventure.