Saturday, March 14, 2009

THE CHRONICLES OF VLADIMIR TOD: TENTH GRADE BLEEDS by Heather Brewer



TENTH GRADE BLEEDS takes readers on the continuing adventures of a young vampire named Vladimir (Vlad) Tod.

Vlad is different than most vampires. He was born a vampire instead of created. Since the death of his parents - vampire father and human mother - he's been living with his aunt. There have been some bumpy times, but with the help of his vampire uncle and his best friend and drudge Henry, he's survived his first year in high school and is about to begin his second.

The previous years have held some challenges for Vlad, but his tenth grade year is threatening to reveal some of the more potentially serious vampire issues. Uncle Otis headed off on his own adventures; however, Vlad wasn't really worried about his absence since the two have a mental connection that allows them to easily communicate. Otis isn't gone very long when Vlad discovers that comforting communication seems to be missing. Now he doesn't have a clue where Otis is or how to get in touch with him.

Another new challenge is Henry. Their best friend relationship seems a bit strained. Henry finally admits his desire to be released as Vlad's drudge. First of all, is it possible? Secondly, can Vlad survive without the support and protection offered by a vampire's drudge?

The scariest change in book three is the fact that Vlad is beginning to have urges more typical of vampires. His blood supply has always come courtesy of his aunt's access to the blood bank at the hospital where she works, but he now is finding the sweet scent of live human blood may be a temptation he might be unable to resist.

Combine these immediate concerns with continued problems from distant vampire councils, and Vlad may have more than he can handle. As evidence mounts that he might, in fact, be Pravus, life as a one-of-a-kind vampire is quickly turning dangerous.

Heather Brewer has joined the legions of author's writing vampire tales. Her CHRONICLES series has many twists and turns that make it unique and will have teens excited to read each upcoming book.

17 comments:

Sadako said...

Another vampire book! This one looks cool, though, and I like the title.

Readingjunky said...

Yes, another one, but this one heads in a slightly different direction. It may appeal to guys as well as girls since it is similar to the Darren Shan Cirque du Freak series.

Sadako said...

I need a new series of books to...uh...devour, so to speak. I'll try to check it out soon.

Anonymous said...

This book is crazy cause i read it and i wanted eleventh grade to come out

Anonymous said...

THIS BOOK IS THE BOMB (the whole series)


8th grade bites
9th grade slays
10th grade bleeds
11th grade burns
12th grade kills :)
CANT WAIT TIL THE TWELFTH BOOK TO COME OUT ON SEP. 21 2010

Anonymous said...

Vlad dumps Meredith becuz his urges for blood and in the darren shan series Darren and Steve die in the end but Darren ands up being one of the little people (he is the little person in book one the one that stares at darren when the circus is about to begin and he doesnt know it) **SPOILER**

Anonymous said...

Vlad dumps Meredith becuz his urges for blood and in the darren shan series Darren and Steve die in the end but Darren ands up being one of the little people (he is the little person in book one the one that stares at darren when the circus is about to begin and he doesnt know it) **SPOILER**

Elizabeth and Justi said...

Hey! I love the blog, me and my sister also have a reading blog: www.200bookmarathon.blogspot.com! Come join us! ROck on! Elizabeth (and Zoe)

Anonymous said...

Hey can anyone help me??? In book three, where and did it take place?? Like the time, place, and mood?


If you can help thank you very much!! <3

Anonymous said...

omgosh I have only read book 9th grade but5 it was great idk if i should start from the beggining now or just continue

Anonymous said...

Do you know if they are gonna go into a year of college? I read somewhere that they were...
I hope soo! Twelth Grade Kills was really good and i want more Vladimir Tod(:

Readingjunky said...

I don't know, but I know many readers who would like the series to continue.

Thanks for visiting.

RJ

Anonymous said...

No Heather is not going to be making another book (into college). But she is makang book's from Joss's piont of view. which will be mentioning Vlad. So that will be cool too. And she is also writeing another book that you can read up about on her blog. :)

Anonymous said...

i <3 these books

My Wacky Friends said...

Very useful piece of writing, much thanks for your post.

Anonymous said...

I loved this book and I just started 10th grade bleeds. What are the books about Joss going to be called? Because before I knew Joss wanted to kill Vlad he was my favorite charecter. Please tell me!

Readingjunky said...

The first Joss book is out. It is called FIRST KILL: THE SLAYER CHRONICLES. I haven't read it yet.

RJ