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Eighth Grade Bites

Heather Brewer
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Eighth Grade Bites

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007

Book Brief

Heather Brewer

Eighth Grade Bites

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

182

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Bathory • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

780L

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Super Short Summary

Eighth Grade Bites by Heather Brewer follows 13-year-old Vladimir Tod, a young vampire navigating junior high while hiding his true identity. As he struggles with bullies, a new teacher named Mr. Otis appears, and a mysterious vampire hunter starts targeting him. Vlad must uncover secrets about his parents' past and his own powers while evading imminent threats from a vampire coven.

Mysterious

Dark

Humorous

Emotional

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

37,892 ratings

67%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Eighth Grade Bites by Heather Brewer offers a fresh and captivating take on vampire lore, resonating well with young adult readers due to its relatable protagonist and humorous tone. However, some critics feel the plot lacks depth and originality. Despite this, the book’s engaging pace and character development make it an enjoyable read for its target audience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Eighth Grade Bites?

Fans of Twilight and Harry Potter will relish Eighth Grade Bites by Heather Brewer. This middle-grade novel's blend of humor, adolescent challenges, and dark fantasy appeals to readers aged 10-14 who enjoy stories about young vampires navigating school life and supernatural adventures.

4.3

37,892 ratings

67%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

182

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Bathory • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

780L

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