Junior high is hard enough for a "normal" teenager. But what if you had a massive secret that involved the death of your parents three years ago and the disappearance of your teacher. A secret so dark it could get you beat up or worse, killed?Vladimir Tod isn't your typical 8th grader. Yeah sure, he is a bit on the skinny side, with pale white skin, and he loves to wear hoodies, t-shirts with witty, sarcastic sayings, and shoes with holes in them. Vlad is quiet, has a crush on a cute girl, and a best friend who is more outgoing but also knows how to keep secrets. It's Vlad's appetite and dietary issues are a bit, shall we say, unique.
You see, Vlad is a vampire, well half-vampire. He must drink blood in order to survive. Luckily his guardian, Aunt Nelly, is a nurse and has a constant supply of blood bags, snack packs, and blood capsules to keep him nourished.
The school bullies have taken an interest in Vlad. But they aren't the only ones. Someone is looking for Vlad and will stop at nothing to find him. Is the new substitute, the pale, top-hat wearing Mr. Otis just a strange character with a keen interest in mythology or is he dark and dangerous?
Even if you aren't a vampire, sometimes Eighth Grade Bites.
Why I picked up the book: It is nominated for the Wyoming Soaring Eagle book award. I have had a lot of boys tell me about it as well as a middle school teacher.
Why I finished it: The book is quick, fast paced and intriguing. It was less about Vlad being a vampire and more about him trying to find his identity, outwit or outrun the bullies, and dealing with the loss of his parents.
I'd recommend it to: boys, fans of series, readers who want vampires but not a lot of blood, gore, romance, etc.
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
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