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EAN num: 9780525478928
ISBN number: 0525478922
Label: Dutton Juvenile
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Page Count: 288
Printing Date: April 17, 2008
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Age index: Young Adult
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High school totally bites when you’re half human, half vampire.
Freshman year sucks for Vlad Tod. Bullies still harass him. The photographer from the school newspaper is tailing him. And failing his studies could be deadly. A trip to Siberia gives “study abroad” a whole new meaning as Vlad connects with other vampires and advances his mind-control abilities, but will he return home with the skills to recognize a vampire slayer when he sees one? In this thrilling sequel to Eighth Grade Bites, Vlad must confront the secrets of the past and battle forces that once again threaten his life. Find out why author D. J. MacHale calls The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod “Gruesome, heartwarming, spellbinding.”
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this series is awesome. heather brewer is my favorite author. i wish she would write the subsequent b9ook quickly.
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High school totally bites when you're half human, half vampire.
Freshman year sucks for Vlad Tod. Bullies still harass him. The photographer from the school newspaper is tailing him. And failing his studies could be deadly. A trip to Siberia gives "study abroad" a whole new meaning as Vlad connects with other vampires and advances his mind-control abilities, but will he return home with the skills to recognize a vampire slayer when he sees one?
Vlad is back in this great sequel. Ninth Grade Slays was slightly better than its predecessor. It was more intense but it was still a fast, fun read. Vlad was still an easy character to relate to and whose teenage angst and love problems rang true. He did feel like a normal teenager (except for the being half-vamp). The Pravus myth added really makes you wonder if Vlad is the Pravus and it kept you reading the book. The book was funny and a bit creepy in the drinking blood part. Other than that this book was really good and enjoyable.Ninth Grade Slays wasn't as rushed as Eight Grade Bleeds was. Heather Brewer sure knows how to write a book that keeps you turning the pages. Can't wait to see what happens subsequent in Tenth Grade Bleeds!
-Carol
www.bookluver-carol.blogspot.com
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NINTH GRADE SLAYS - THE CHRONICLES OF VLADIMIR TOD
Heather Brewer
Rated by buyers 5 Enchantments
And Vlad thought eighth grade sucked. Now he's in ninth grade. Even though he destroyed the president of the Elysian committee, he finds life as a teen hasn't changed much. His best friend, Henry, seems to have his own popularity fan club, Meredith is interested in Joss, Henry's cousin, and there's a slayer out to get him. Somehow he doubts even Buffy's wisdom could help.
Otis comes back and takes Vlad to Siberia to meet Vikas, the oldest vampire, to learn telepathy and the truth of who he might be. Along the way, Vlad finds out more about the prophesized Pravus, maybe more than he wants to know. How he longs for a warm mug of O positive and a side of fresh chocolate chip cookies.
NINTH GRADE SLAYS is a fun fast-read into the mind of Vlad, a ninth grade half-vampire. Ms. Brewer does a great job of showing the reader that even though Vlad craves blood, he still gets flustered while around the prettiest girl of Bathory High. Vlad's struggles to find out the truth about who he is, rang true.
Readers will want to follow Vlad to the Tenth grade where I'm sure the conflict of his heritage will continue.
Heather Brewer doesn't believe in happy endings...unless they involve blood. Check out her website at www.heatherbrewer.com and her blog - Bleeding Ink at www.heatherbrewer.com/bleedingink where she has ongoing contests. Heather lives with her family in St. Louis, Missouri.
Kim
Enchanting Reviews
April 2008
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This second book picks right up where Eighth Grade Bites left off. Vlad is keeping a low profile since vampires are after him, he's starting ninth grade, he's hanging with Henry and Henry's cousin Joss. He is however studying under Otis and beginning to understand his vampire heritage more.
My only complaint about Brewer's book is that it ends too fast but we do get more information about issues that came up in book one which I don't want to include because of plot spoilers. Still, a solid effort and one I think you will like!
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Vladimir Tod, a teenager that is also half vamp is starting his freshman year at Bathory High. You would think a teenage vampire would have little to no problems right? Well, bullies, crushes and a slayer later, he is still a teenager with above average problems, pimples are not on his worry list right at the moment.
Vlad has had a huge crush on Meredith but just does not have the nerve to even say hello since their last encounter. She is beyond beautiful in his eyes, and is going to the dance with his new friend! What? Yet another teenage problem that even a vamp can not hide from. He has harbored such feelings of regret for the `what could've been' and now it seems he may just be too shy to let Meredith know that he's crazy about her.
A slayer has been sent to eliminate Vlad, and he must be alert at all times, as well as deal with the school photographer. Vlad takes a trip to Siberia with his Uncle Otis, that is going to be unforgettable...too bad there is still a slayer around. And as all teenagers find out, not everyone is your friend. Don't forget about the girl, will Vlad ever get his chance to have the kiss he has dreamed about?
Ninth Grade Slays is majorly packed full of action and being a YA novel it is definitely suitable for adults! Heather Brewer gets in touch with her inner teenager and really rocks out an amazing novel with a very detailed and energetic Vlad. I look forward to more Chronicles in Ms. Brewer's series, this is definitely one of my favorite YA authors! 5 Hearts
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