14/06/2010
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THE VAMPIRE BLOG: A new novel from award-winning author Pete Johnson that taps into the very of-the-moment interest in the supernatural and vampires done with Pete’s humorous, accessible touch.
Pete Johnson will visit
The County Library, Tallaght on Monday 14th June at 11.30am
&
Ballyroan Library, Rathfarnham on Monday 14th June at 3.45pm
Random House Children’s Books is delighted to publish the brand new novel from Pete Johnson The Vampire Blog, in June 2010.
Praise for Pete Johnson:
“Pete Johnson is a hilarious writer” The Mail on Sunday
“Pete Johnson (is) one of our best contemporary children's humourists.” TES
“Pete Johnson has proved himself time and time again to be an author of exceptional talents” The School Librarian
About The Vampire Blog
Marcus was convinced that vampires didn't exist. He was very wrong . . . On his thirteenth birthday, Marcus Howlett is faced with a bombshell. His parents are half-vampire. And, although he hates the thought of it, he is about to become one too. But, as he secretly blogs about the horrors of his new fangs, bad breath and cravings for blood, Marcus is unaware that his life is in serious danger . . .
About Pete Johnson:
PETE JOHNSON began work as a film critic for Radio One, then became a teacher. His experiences in the classroom led to his beginning to write and he still keeps contact with a panel of young readers to gain the viewpoint of the actual reader as he writes new titles. He is the author of several titles for the Corgi Yearling list. Pete lives in St Albans, Herts in the UK.
Other titles by Pete Johnson – Awards and Reviews
Funny stories
THE TV TIME TRAVELLERS
‘It takes a thoroughly enjoyable swipe at the reality TV phenomenon and it does it with some
style...The emotional landscape is immediately familiar, the subject is popular and contemporary, and the writing is energetic, vivid and accessible.’ The Bookbag
THE BAD SPY’S GUIDE
Shortlisted for the 2007 Blue Peter Book Award - Book I Couldn’t Put Down category
‘This book grabs you from the first page (5 stars)’ Sunday Express
HELP! I’M A CLASSROOM GAMBLER
Winner of the 2007 Leicester Best Book Award and the 2007 Sheffield Children’s Book Award
‘A real romp of a read that will leave readers ravenous for more’ Achuka
HOW TO GET FAMOUS
Shortlisted for the 2009 Leicester Best Book Award, the 2009 Coventry Inspiration Book Awards and the 2009 Sheffield Children's Book Award
‘Lots of humour and witty dialogue . . . thoroughly enjoyable’ School Librarian
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR PARENTS
‘Makes you laugh out loud’ Sunday Times
TRUST ME, I’M A TROUBLEMAKER
Winner of the 2006 Calderdale Children’s Book of the Year - (Upper Primary)
‘Characters every child will recognize and every adult should try to understand’ Observer
RESCUING DAD
‘Most buoyant, funny and optimistic’ Carousel
Thrillers
AVENGER
Winner of the 2006 Sheffield Children’s Book Award, Children’s Books, shorter novel
Winner of the 2005 West Sussex Children’s Book Award
‘Brilliant’ Sunday Express
THE CREEPER
Winner of the 2001 Stockton on Tees Children's Book Award
‘Explores the subtle power of the imagination’ Books for Keeps’
THE FRIGHTENERS
‘Prepare to be thoroughly spooked’ Daily Mail
THE GHOST DOG
Winner of the 1997 Young Telegraph/Fully Booked Award
‘Incredibly enjoyable’ Books for Keeps
TRAITOR
‘Fast-paced and energetic’ The Bookseller