Scaredy Bat and the Frozen Vampires (Scaredy Bat: A Vampire Detective Series)

Fangs, friends, and fear-busting fun—one mystery at a time.

From award-winning author Marina J. Bowman, this BookLife Editor’s Pick is spooky, funny, and heartwarming – the perfect mystery chapter book that teaches kids to face their fears while sparking a love for reading.

In the charming supernatural town of Brookside, 12-year-old vampire Ellie "Scaredy Bat" Spark dreams of being a detective. There’s just one small problem—she's terrified of everything! But when a historic royal vampire wedding turns into an icy mystery, Ellie must brave her biggest fears to solve the case.

Can Ellie help restore peace between humans and vampires before it’s too late?

With the help of her quirky friends—Tink, Fez, and Jessica—Ellie embarks on a thrilling adventure that teaches her the power of teamwork, resourcefulness, and acceptance. Each book in the series challenges Ellie to confront her fears to solve a mystery, encouraging critical thinking and empathy in young readers.

Book features:

• Enjoyed by 7-11 year olds who are early independent readers
• Easy-to-read and decodable text
• Two purposeful illustrations every chapter
• Reading Level: Grade 3-4 (Lexile: 610L - 800L)
• Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Book

Scaredy Bat and the Frozen Vampires is the award-winning first book in the Scaredy Bat series, where children discover that even scary moments can lead to unforgettable fun.

Grab your copy to join Ellie’s team on their spooky fun adventure!

Marina J. Bowman is a writer and explorer who travels the world searching for wildly fantastical stories to share with her readers. Ever since she was a child, she has been fascinated with uncovering long lost secrets and chasing the mythical, magical, and supernatural.Marina enjoys sailing, flying, and nearly all other forms of transportation. She never strays far from the ocean for long, as it brings her both inspiration and peace. She stays away from the spotlight to maintain privacy and ensure the more unpleasant secrets she uncovers don't catch up with her.As a matter of survival, Marina nearly always communicates with the public through her representative, Devin Cowick. Ms. Cowick is an entrepreneur who shares Marina's passion for travel and creative storytelling and is the co-founder of Code Pineapple.Marina's last name is pronounced baʊmən, and rhymes with "now then."