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The Reformed Vampire Support Group
By Jinks, Catherine
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-15206-609-3
- Publisher
- Harcourt
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2009
Gr 7-Up Nina Harrison has been 15 years old since 1973. That's because she is a vampire. She and the members of the Reformed Vampire Support Group break the mold when compared to the accepted vampire lore that has been around since the time of Count Dracula. They are not beautiful, strong, powerful, rich, or in control. Instead they are sickly, struggling just to stay alive, living on the blood of the guinea pigs they keep, and making the best of their affliction. They...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on May 1, 2009
The ill-assorted bunch of vampires in this offbeat Australian novel couldn't be further from the iconic image of the dangerous, sexy night creature. Forever-fifteen-year-old Nina lives with her aging mother and spends her nights drinking guinea pig blood, battling nausea and fatigue, and attending a support group with equally weary vampires committed to not "fanging" humans. Shepherded by kindly Father Ramon, who does much of the shopping and driving for his ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Forever-fifteen-year-old Nina attends a support group for vampires committed to not "fanging" humans. A member of the group strays from i...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
