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Vampire Island

(2007, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Adele Griffin)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Middle school vampire read all angst and no bite.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Mostly positive characters, but some mean-girl behavior.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Maddy tries to kill the vampires across the street. Vampires try to suck a girl's blood. A girl threatens some younger students.

  • Sex:

    Nothing more than middle school crushes.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Musical artists are mentioned and quoted: Kurt Cobain, Tupac Shakur, Jim Morrison.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Vampire Island

Parents need to know that this book deals with middle schoolers who happen to be vampires. The book is pretty tame even though one kid tries to poison her neighbors. There are good messages about the environment.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
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    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
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    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
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    hyjean
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    My daughter loved it ~ it was awesome! No kissing.... just a dance. Nothing too scarey. Read it in two days!

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    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    a must read book

    It is really the best thing in the world. It talks about vamires and a teacher that tries to help him with somethig secret

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  5. Teen Reviewer Age 17
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    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    a must read book

    It is really the best thing in the world. It talks about vamires and a teacher that tries to help him with somethig secret

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