By Justin Somper (author) Part of the Vampirates series
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Another thrilling swashbuckling adventure as the young pirate prodigy Connor Tempest sets sail to see off the deadly Vampirates. Serving under the newly appointed pirate Captain Cheng Li, Conner joins the expedition to free the seas of the new ship of vampirates. And, while he’s away, his twin sister Grace takes a trip back into the past with their mother. As the twins’ stories unfold, it soon becomes clear that they have a daunting and uncertain future ahead of them.
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There's a new ship of vampirates roaming the seas, leaving a trail of fear and devastation in its wake. When a high-profile pirate is slain, the Pirate Federation takes decisive action and begins training up a ship of dedicated vampire hunters. Amongst the dynamic crew is young pirate prodigy Connor Tempest.
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Meanwhile, Connor's twin sister Grace enjoys a bittersweet reunion with their mother, Sally, who has some important and shocking news for her daughter. As Grace uncovers the truth about her family's past, she realises that she and Connor face a daunting and uncertain future.
Justin Somper is the award-winning author of eight novels for young people, all with a focus on high-octane fantasy adventure, driven by strong, complex characters.
Justin’s Vampirates sequence comprises, to date, six main novels and has been published in 35 countries and 25 languages. The first title, Demons of the Ocean , has sold over 100,000 copies in the UK and Ireland alone, whilst the sequence as a whole has sold over a million worldwide. World Book Day title Vampirates: Dead Deep debuted in the Top Ten Bestsellers list. The Ultimate Book Guide says , “Vampirates are the perfect adventure stories, rollicking, romantic and utterly page-turningly breathtaking.”
Justin is also the author of Allies and Assassins and its sequel A Conspiracy of Princes . The two books, published globally, are set in the fantasy kingdom of Archenfield, where Prince Anders has been assassinated and his brother Jared, aged just sixteen, has taken the throne. Publishers Weekly noted, “Somper breathes life into the inner workings of his fantasy kingdom, which feels like a lost European territory,” whilst Booktrust acclaimed “this clever blend of Game of Thrones-style fantasy with a classic murder mystery plot.”
There's a new ship of vampirates roaming the seas, leaving a trail of fear and devastation in its wake. When a high-profile pirate is slain, the Pirate Federation takes decisive action and begins training up a ship of dedicated vampire hunters.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Vampirates: Black Heart and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Vampirates: Black Heart features in the following genres: Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Vampirates: Black Heart was written by Justin Somper and published by Simon & Schuster
Vampirates: Black Heart has 400 pages
Yes it is part of Vampirates series
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