Part Hitchcock, part Hinton, this first-ever stand-alone novel from Heather Brewer, New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series, uses classic horror elements to tell a darkly funny coming-of-age story about the dangerous power of belief and the cost of blind loyalty that Kirkus Reviews called "a slick, spooky, chilling mystery."When Stephen's dad says they're moving, Stephen knows it's pointless to argue. They're broke from...

**A collection of 16 remarkable short stories for aspiring teen activists centered on the climate crisis, highlighting how small actions can make Earth sustainable against climate change.Young adult powerhouse authors such as Erin Entrada Kelly and Jeff Zentner come together in this anthology of speculative, dystopian, and contemporary realistic fiction.**This inspiring collection of sixteen short stories is packed with fascinating characters and settings that illuminate cu...

AN ALA QUICK PICK FOR RELUCTANT YOUNG ADULT READERS • The first suspenseful installment of Heather Brewer’s New York Times bestselling series, The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod!If you thought eighth grade was tough, try it with fangs and a fear of garlic.Junior high really stinks for thirteen-year-old Vladimir Tod. Bullies harass him, the principal is dogging him, and the girl he likes prefers his best friend. Oh, and Vlad has a secret: His m...

**From the bestselling author of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series comes the first in a series of five books that can be read alongside Vladimir Tod or entirely on their own. This is the other side of the story, from the perspective of Vlad’s former friend turned mortal enemy: vampire slayer Joss McMillan.“Joss as a character who is both sensitive and brave, as well as smart.”—VOYA**Joss McMillan’s perfect life crashes down the night he witnesses his sister’s m...

**From the internationally bestselling author of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod comes a new fantasy series where one strong heroine must break ancient tradition to claim her destiny and her heart.“The slice-'em-and-dice-'em, gore-infused action keeps the pace brisk.”—Kirkus Reviews“This will appeal to girls who like the strong female characters of The Hunger Games.”—School Library Journal**Tril is a world where Barrons and Healers...

In this standalone short story from New York Times bestselling author Heather Brewer, a boy wakes up in a cell with no recollection of how he got there—and no idea how he is going to escape.Ben Hargrove has been trapped for so long, he's lost count of the days. In a cell with no windows and only a small slot in the door, he doesn't even know when it's day and when it's night. All Ben knows is the hand that brings him food and medicine. All Ben knows is the cycle from one sleep to t...

Vladimir Tod has a secret. His mother was human, but his father was a vampire...With no idea of the extent of his prowess and no one to teach him, thirteen-year-old Vlad struggles daily with his blood cravings and enlarged fangs. And when a strange substitute teacher begins to question him a little too closely, Vlad worries that his cover is about to be blown.But then he realises he has a much bigger problem. He's being hunted by a vampire killer w...

The suspenseful second installment in the graphic adaptation of the New York Times bestselling series, The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod.If middle school sucked for Vladimir Tod, high school is a real drain. Besides being a punching bag for bullies, he’s at a stand still with dream girl Meredith, and he’s being tailed by a photographer from the school newspaper. Needless to say, practicing his vampire skills hasn’t exactly been a priority for Vlad—until now.

**The New York Times bestselling author of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series presents a companion series so readers can experience life on the other side of the stake.“Action-packed and suspenseful”—Publishers Weekly“Solid staking action . . . Fans will enjoy.”—Kirkus Reviews**The stakes are life or death.It’s time for him to prove himself as a slayer. A killer is on the loose in New York City, but the Slayer Society k...

The blood-chilling third chapter in the New York Times bestselling series Publishers Weekly calls “dead on”.If being half vampire doesn’t do you in, high school just might.It's another awful year at Bathory High for Vladimir Tod. The evil vampire D'Ablo is hunting for the ritual that could steal Vlad's powers. His best friend, Henry, doesn't want to be his drudge anymore. And it's getting harder for Vlad to resist feeding on the p...

If you think the stakes in your school are high . . .. . . imagine what they're like for a teenage vampire.Things have taken an even darker turn for the half-human student with an appetite for blood.Vlad's former best friend, who turned out to be a vampire slayer, has moved back to Bathory - for now. A mysterious new vampire, Dorian, appears with a shocking secret and an overwhelming desire to drink Vlad's blood. And Vlad's arch enemy, D'Ablo, has a sinister plan to eliminate Vlad ...

It's another dark year at Bathory High for Vladimir Tod . . .The evil vampire D'Ablo is hunting for the ritual that could steal Vlad's powers. His best friend doesn't want to be his drudge anymoreand it's getting harder for Vlad to resist feeding on those around him. But when D'Ablo shows up demanding his father's journal, Vlad realizes that having a normal high school year is the least of his concerns.Vlad needs to act fast, and even his status as the Prav...