The year is 1897. Young thief Kamen is on the run, but he believes his luck has changed for the better when he stows away on board the Russian ship Demeter, on course for England. He befriends a mysterious black dog, as well as the captain's daughter, Yana. But an ominous storm bears down upon the Demeter, and suddenly crewmen begin to disappear. What's more, a Great White shark is stalking the boat, keeping an unnaturally steady watch. Kamen and Yana soon discover that not everything is as it seems on board the Demeter, and the young friends find themselves facing not only the notorious Count Dracula, but also a relentless shark. What will it take to stop the foes challenging the Demeter's crew, and will the ship make it to England at all?
Merry Christmas! The internet phenomenon #DrawWithRob is now a fantastically festive art activity book for you to draw with Rob at home... The second book based on the viral videos seen everywhere on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, TV, and more, from the creative genius and bestselling author Rob Biddulph! Christmas is different this year, with more families at home and wondering what to do! Pick up your pencils and join thousands of children around the world and #DrawWithRob - celebrating Christmas has never been so much fun! The first DRAW WITH ROB activity book went to Number One in the charts and was named 'Book of the Year' at the 2020 Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards! Now every family can share this fantastically festive new art activity book for Christmas. Join Rob and learn to draw your favourite Christmas characters - from Polar Bears to Elves and from Father Christmas to a Snowman, this perfect present is packed with arts, crafts and festive fun. The bestselling and award-winning author/illustrator Rob Biddulph is the genius behind the phenomenal, viral sensation that is DRAW WITH ROB and the accompanying activity book, and now the sensational DRAW WITH ROB AT CHRISTMAS - bringing joy to families everywhere with his easy to follow instructions and warm-hearted humour. So whether you're in home education, home-schooling, learning to draw or just having fun, let Rob show you that anyone can learn to #DrawWithRob! *WITH PERFORATED PAGES SO YOU CAN EASILY TEAR OUT AND DISPLAY YOUR ART!* Rob's original hit videos are also available at www.robbiddulph.com, and on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, with Rob appearing on TV to talk about them too. Perfect stay-at-home fun for boys, girls, and everyone aged three to one hundred and three, and a wonderful introduction to Rob Biddulph's bestselling picture book range - including the Waterstones Children's Book Prize-winning Blown Away, Odd Dog Out, and many more! Available in all good bookstores and online retailers, and perfect for children who are learning to read - or just love to!
The cold feel of Dracula 's fangs at the base of his warm neck, sent chills down his spine. Jony knew that he would be dead in a few moments and there was nothing he could do about it. He felt so helpless, and was desperate to save his life. Struggling physically was not an option as the mighty Count Dracula was far more powerful than any thing or anybody he had ever encountered. Out of desperation he said, “Can you give me one last wish before I die?” What started as a simple question lead to a thrilling conversation between Count Dracula and Jony. Find out the secrets of the vampires. Are they immortal? Are they afraid of Garlic or the Cross? How many of them are there? Find out their whereabouts. Why do they drink human blood? And much more... Find out what is Vampricide? Find out in this suspense thriller if Jony lived through the ordeal, after his conversations with Dracula.
Giant animals : Nemean lion, Calydonian boar, Rukh, King Kong -- Beastly blends : chimera, griffon, cockatrice, Sphinx -- It came from the earth : Minotaur, Medusa -- The mysterious fathoms : Charybdis, Leviathan, giant squid, Jaws -- Of flame and claw : dragons -- Hauntings : demons, ghosts, spirits -- Cursed by a bite : vampires, zombies, werewolves -- The created : The Golem, Frankenstein, HAL 9000, Terminator -- Terror resurrected : dinosaurs -- Extraterrestrial threat : aliens.
Dawn and her crew are at it again. This time they start out having to tangle with an evil goddess. Things become really strange in Dawn's life as she wanders down a road filled with strange creatures and things she doesn't recognize. Once you find out what's really going on, it's going to blow your mind. Dawn's premonitions are also going to really grab you. They still drink blood from animals, including great white sharks!
An Epic Journey into the Past and Future Will there be a price to pay for the choices made? Will love and loyalty overcome all? The Crimson Dream (A Vampire Escape) Samuel must be freed, before he perishes inside prison, and if ever he hopes to be reunited with the woman he loves. Magdalene and Finn are hiding out with Auntie and her many mugs of dark rum. When time takes a reverse turn, back to the days of Ottawa’s old past in the 1900s, Sir William seduces the upper class ladies with the aplomb of a gentleman. He unleashes his vampire lust and then orchestrates a life-altering night for his prized hybrid son. And in returning to present-day Ottawa, an ingenious escape is somehow carried out by David Three Rats and the Coffey boys – if only they can remain focused they’ll do anything for their dearest friend. In the end the real truth will be learned – who lives and who dies, who dreams and who hides.
From the earliest days of oral history to the present, the vampire myth persists among mankind's deeply-rooted fears. This encyclopedia, with entries ranging from "Abchanchu" to "Zmeus," includes nearly 600 different species of historical and mythological vampires, fully described and detailed.
Watch out, Junie B., there's a new kid on the block! It's Freddy Thresher, a 1st grader who knows it's a jungle out there. The sixth in a new series by an elementary school teacher who's seen it all."I have a problem. A really, really, big problem. I keep having these nightmares about a vampire."Freddy's horrible nightmares are keeping him awake all night. Now he's so tired that he falls asleep during breakfast and drools on himself while napping on the bus. He needs to get some rest--quick! But every time Freddy closes his eyes, the scary dream comes back. Will Freddy be able to outwit the vampire with the help of his best friend, his big sister, and his parents?
“Neither Confirmed Nor Denied” tells the story of a woman who endures the hardships brought on by her unfortunate childhood, marriage and motherhood. Adversity and distress are the strongest factors that affect Cinderella’s life, and her family has everything to do with her misery. She flees to America to build a life for herself and her children and to pursue the American dream. In the process she encounters more failed relationships and ingratitude and bitterness from the very same children for whom she has sacrificed just about everything. Her family is totally dysfunctional and her American dream turns into a nightmare. Of necessity she descends into survival mode, compromising her values and resorting to unthinkable lows. Her story is a very compelling one which continues, but without the promise of a happy ending.
The story takes place in an old western town with one sheriff, in Allen East Transylvania. Dennis Brown Doctor, scientist, and a Dracula lives in a castle on the out skirts of town. His family comes to help him create something in his laboratory. They experiment on sharks. He shows them the serums, virus, and antidote that he has made. Dennis has a few surprises in store for them. One is his horse named Mid-night. He has a problem when someone either walks behind him or is not nice to him. The brothers fall for the same girl in town. One has a birthday but does not celebrate like normal people. Then things really start happening. They come across a beautiful cave, a few tunnels, a couple of houses that they didn't know were there. Let's just say it's hard to get out of all of them. Something goes through the whole town that makes them act weird. It's like you step in a mud puddle and find out it's quick sand. Hope you enjoy the book.
