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The Vampire's Curse

Dan Greenburg (2006)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesSecrets of Dripping Fang #3
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.2

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

EnslavementBody Horror

Synopsis

Having been reunited with their zombie father only to have him turn into a vampire after drinking an experimental elixir of life, the ten-year-old Shluffmuffin twins continue to try to elude the giant ants who want to enslave all humans.

Is The Vampire's Curse appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Comedic middle grade horror with zombie/vampire father and giant ant antagonists. Contains mild scary elements and fantastical peril but maintains a humorous tone appropriate for upper elementary readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include enslavement and body horror.

Who'll love this

Twin siblings face absurd adventures with their vampire father while escaping giant ants in this funny, spooky series.

Tags

Comedy HorrorAdventureSeries