By Matt Brown (author) , Flavia Sorrentino (illustrator) Part of the Kevin the Vampire series
"Feverishly fast-paced and oozing mystery, this spooky series-opener is fuelled by fun and empathy"
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The first spook-tacular instalment of a new series, Matt Brown’s Kevin the Vampire: A Most Mysterious Monster gifts monster-mad 7+-year-olds a feast of fang-tastic fun and frights aplenty, plus lightly-told, fang-bite-sized messages around celebrating difference and not being quick to judge others.
You’d never know ten-year-old Kevin was a vampire. Well, “apart from his fangs, obviously, And the fact that he didn’t cast a shadow. And that he was immortal”. So begins Kevin’s story in a witty style that’s maintained right the way through. En route to Monstros City to the Festival of Fear, unreliable batnav sees Kevin and his family sent off course into the human town of Lower Drudging.
Compelled to replenish their depleted coffers, they spring into spooky action and host a carnival.
Used to a rather more humdrum life, Lower Drudging resident Susie Cabbage is thrilled by news of the carnival, and she and Kevin become best buddies. But little does Susie know that Lower Drudging is anything but boring, and it falls to the plucky pals to handle the “You-Know-What” her townsfolk have long lived in fear of.
With characterful black-and-white illustrations from Flavia Sorrentino, and Monster Fact Files punctuating the action, Kevin the Vampire: A Most Mysterious Monster is a blast of empathy, energy and adventure, with whip-smart dialogue adding to its page-turning power.
When Kevin and his family get stuck in a strange town, they accidentally wake up something OLD and VERY HUNGRY. It's up to Kevin to save everyone - or else! The first in a brilliantly funny fantasy adventure series.
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Kevin Aurelius is just like any other almost eleven-year-old. Well, apart from his fangs obviously. And that he's immortal. Oh and did I mention he's a vampire?
Together with his vampire parents and annoying older siblings, Kevin's on his way to Monstros City when, due to dodgy batnav, they get stranded in a strange, quiet place full of humans called Lower Drudging. With empty coffers in need of filling, their only choice is to put on an impromptu carnival to earn the gold they need to get back on their way.
But Lower Drudging has a monstrous secret of its own. A secret that is old, very hungry and has just woken up! It's up to Kevin and his new best friend Susie to save the town - or else!
Black and white illustrations throughout by Flavia Sorrentino.
Kevin the Vampire: A Most Mysterious Monster is the first book in a frightfully funny new series. But don’t get too spooked; these pages may be packed full of monsters but all is not as it seems. With a wonderful message about not judging others and celebrating our differences this book proves that vampires aren’t just for Halloween!
The Editor from Nosy Crow says: “The perfect chapter book series for newly confident readers to get their teeth into! Such a fresh take on monsters where nothing and no one is as you would expect. Also includes subtle empathy messaging about not making assumptions about others."
'Loved it. Full of heart, laughs and adventure.' - Dermot O'Leary
'Fearfully funny, and a book to get your teeth into! You'll be Kevin's biggest fang!' - Danny Wallace
'Punchy, fun and filled with monstrous creatures' - The Bookseller
Matt Brown is an author and broadcaster. He has written eight books, including Mutant Zombies Cursed My School Trip which won the FCBG Children’s Book Award in 2020. Before dyeing his hair grey for fashion reasons, Matt presented on some of the UK’s most popular TV shows and he has been on the radio a lot, hosting shows and making documentaries. He is a passionate promoter of reading for pleasure in schools as well as an advocate of saving public libraries.
Matt is not considered dangerous (unless you get him talking about either his favourite trousers or Manchester United). Chats with him on either of these subjects may lead to death-by-boredom. Also, he does NOT look good in hats
Matt has always loved writing stories and has done so ever since he was a kid. He says: “Basically the story is autobiographical even though I have never travelled through time. Compton Valance is a ten-year old, much cooler version of myself.”
See Matt read the first chapter of Compton Valance - and other videos - on his youtube channel.
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When Kevin and his family get stuck in a strange town, they accidentally wake up something OLD and VERY HUNGRY. It's up to Kevin to save everyone - or else!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Kevin the Vampire: A Most Mysterious Monster and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Kevin the Vampire: A Most Mysterious Monster features in the following genres: Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Funny, Horror & Ghost Stories, Stories about Family and Friends, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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Kevin the Vampire: A Most Mysterious Monster was written by Matt Brown and published by Nosy Crow Ltd
Kevin the Vampire: A Most Mysterious Monster has 196 pages
Yes it is part of Kevin the Vampire series
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