Notes from a Totally Lame Vampire: Because the Undead Have Feelings Too! - Hardcover

Collins, Tim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 144241183X ISBN 13: 9781442411838

Publisher: Aladdin, 2010

Synopsis

Nigel Mullet isn't your typical teenager . . . he's a vampire. But unfortunately, when Nigel transformed he didn't become all broody and interesting, and as for super strength and speed . . . well, forget it! Instead he's got acne, a voice that squeaks, a tendency to break out in a rash (not sparkles!) when exposed to the sun, and absolutely no idea how to talk to girls.

When a beautiful new girl moves into the neighborhood, Nigel is determined to win her heart but first he's got to figure out how. In the meantime, he writes about her in his diary and composes really bad love poetry that he will recite to her one day, if he can work up the courage to tell her the truth. Can Nigel win the girl and the respect of his family--or is he destined to be a totally lame vampire forever?

About this title

About the Author

Tim Collins is originally from Manchester, but now lives near Oxford. He is the author of more than thirty books including Notes from a Totally Lame Vampire, Prince of Dorkness, Fangs a Lot, and the Sherlock Bones series. His books have been translated into more than thirty languages and he has won awards in the UK and Germany, including the Manchester Fiction Prize and the Lincolnshire Young People’s Book Award.

Reviews

Gr 6-9–In many ways, Nigel is your average teenage boy next door. He spends most of his time worrying about getting a girlfriend, fitting in, and dealing with acne. But things are even more complicated for him since he is also a vampire. Transformed by a couple who wanted children, Nigel must spend the rest of his life as a 15-year-old. That wouldn't be so bad if he were a vampire like Emmett or Edward Cullen, but he lacks their good looks, supernatural strength, and great sex appeal. Instead he is boring and unattractive, and suffers from acne breakouts when exposed to the sun. Then Nigel falls head over heels for the new girl in school. Now he spends his time plotting ways to get Chloe to notice he's “alive” while writing pathetic poetry declaring his love. Originally published in Great Britain as Diary of a Wimpy Vampire, this book has a witty, laugh-out-loud story line and cartoon illustrations that are liberally sprinkled throughout. Readers will sympathize with Nigel and his teen angst, and the great ending makes this a satisfying and entertaining read.–Donna Rosenblum, Floral Park Memorial High School, NY. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Aladdin
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 144241183X
• ISBN 13: 9781442411838
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Pinder Andrew
• Number of pages: 336