This strange mash up reads part classic adventure tale like "Shipwrecked" or "Treasure Island" and part modern vampire tale-- the kind where the vampires, though scary blood suckers, are really aren't that scary and are sort of nice, after all. The plot suffers from a bit of overloading. We have special orphans, global warming, vampire secrets and pirate politics all jammed into one not overly long story. It's a dreamy read though, and my 11 year old daughter was dying to know what happened next through the entire thing. Until Vampirates, she hadn't had a book that engaged her attention so fully. For that reason alone the book will remain dear to me despite its faults. :)
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Demons of the Ocean: Vampirates, Book 1
(2006, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Justin Somper)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Vamp/pirate mashup is intermittently exciting.
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for Ages 9 and Up
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About Demons of the Ocean: Vampirates, Book 1
Parents need to know that there is some violence here, though mild by the standards of a pirate story. Piracy and pirates are portrayed positively, and though the hero displays some reluctance, he participates in a pirate raid.
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- Families can talk about the author's portrayal of pirates. Why are they portrayed as kind and caring, whereas the townspeople are cruel? Why are even the vampires portrayed more sympathetically than normal people? Why do pirates and vampires fascinate us? Is piracy acceptable if they prey only on the rich, and try not to hurt more than they have to?
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- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Quirky Story with a lot of familiar tropes stuck in
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I LOVE VAMPIRES AND PIRATES!!
This book was absolutely amazing! It incorporated vampires and pirates, some of my favorite fantasy topics. There is a teeny bit of violence, but nothing graphic, no sex, though a mild attraction between a boy and a girl, but nothing sexual. There might have been a kiss or two. Maybe a swear word or two. I recommend for 10+.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
This is a must-read book!!
I loved it..Its a great book for people ages 8 and up..
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
sweet
I loved this book when I read it not much violence and is a great story. the beggining was a littel fast but it slows down towards the end you'll love it!
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love it!
wow I love this book and I dont see a thing wrong with it!I can't wait for blood Captain to come out in america!
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