Copyright Date:
2024
Edition Date:
2024
Release Date:
07/19/24
Illustrator:
Brenlla, Laura,
Pages:
132 pages
ISBN:
1-478-88056-2
ISBN 13:
978-1-478-88056-1
Dewey:
Fic
Dimensions:
24 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Sun Sep 01 00:00:00 CDT 2024)
LLANOS, Mariana . Vampirita y la turba enfurecida . Bk. 1. ISBN 9781478890478 . SP ea vol: illus. by Laura Brenlla. 136p. (Vampirita). Reycraft . Jul. 2024. Tr. $17.95. Gr 1–3 —Moving can be tough for anyone, even vampires. Vampirita and her mom, Vamparo, both depicted in dark eye makeup and purple capes, have moved from the gray skies of Lima, Peru, to the fictional Sunny City. Mama implores Vampirita to remember to blend in, be friendly, and keep their vampire identities secret. But Vampirita dislikes her new saccharine community, and attempts to sabotage their stay by revealing their secret, hoping the neighbors will run them out of town. In the end, her ploys are met with friendly enthusiasm, particularly from her neighbors Molly and August. Digital illustrations are featured throughout and capture Vampirita's endearing surliness, while a bright palette contrasts with the spooky elements. Llanos reinvents vampire lore to suit younger readers—Vampirita and Mama can be in the sun if they wear sunscreen, and their diet includes "crickets and worm sauce" empanadas and toast with hormiga (ant) marmalade. The English edition features Spanish words that are translated in an appended glossary. The humor and realistic themes of homesickness and representation of a blended family makes this worthy beyond Halloween season. VERDICT A charming early chapter book that will suit fans of Wednesday Addams and other comically dark characters.—Jessica Agudelo
Prepare for a spooktacular adventure as you journey with Vampirita, whose life took a hair-raising turn when she bid farewell to the hauntingly enchanting streets of Lima, Peru, and found herself in the sun-drenched confines of Sunny City, California. But don't be fooled, this 'gloom' isn't the kind that's accompanied by chilly air, moldy tombstones, or scurrying cockroaches. It's a whole different, utterly ordinary kind of gloom. In her new abode, you won't find a single creaky floorboard. At school, cricket and worm empanadas have been swapped for, well, rather conventional lunches. And if that's not enough, her next-door neighbors, August and Molly, are annoyingly nice. While her mom hopes for seamless integration, Vampirita yearns for the spirited days in Peru, where she could indulge her passion for tomb excavations with her abuevampiritos. But Vampirita is not one to surrender to mundanity. With her friends reluctantly in tow, she hatches an audacious plan to make her family the talk of the town, complete with pitchforks and torches. The question looms, will her audacious scheme prevail, or will she unearth that Sunny City conceals far more than meets the eye? This is a whimsical, heartwarming tale celebrating unexpected friendships, daring adventures, and the search for a sprinkle of spookiness in the most unlikely places. Accompany Vampirita as she navigates her new life and unravels the supernatural surprises that lurk beneath Sunny City's sunny facade."
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