Saturday, June 12, 2010

Warning: Vampires, Werewolves, Pixies and Zombies Ahead

So, you've read the entire Twilight series and Eclipse, the movie, doesn't open until June 30th. What to do? Try one of the books below. Vampires, werewolves and other mystical creatures abound. Each one is an example of magical realism, a genre of books that take place in the real world, but there's a twist. Something very strange, mysterious or creepy is going on. You never know what you'll find around the corner, at your school or in your own house. Some people are hiding secrets....

If you have more recommendations, comment to this post and share them with us!

Need by Carrie Jones
Bizarre phobias, mysterious creatures, deep, dark secrets, a stalker and pixies make Zara's trip to stay with her Grandmother in main very strange indeed.

Sucks To Be Me by Kimberley Pauley
What would you do if you had to choose between your family and a normal life? Mina's parents are vampires. If she chooses to become one, she leaves normal life, school and friends behind. If she chooses normal, she'll never see her parents again. She's about to learn everything she needs to know about vampire life...at a class with other potential vampires. Oh, and there's a cute boy.

Suck It Up by Brian Meehl
Morning isn't surprised that just when he finally has a nice Thanksgiving with a normal family away from the orphanage....vampires attack and he's accidentally turned into one. A year spent learning to be a "good" vampire doesn't help his confidence much. His young age makes him even freakish among vampires. But, when he's selected to be the first vampire to "come out" to the world, he realizes his trouble has really just begun.

Zombie Blondes by Brian James
Hannah has moved around enough in her life that she knows exactly how spot the most popular kids at school...and how to avoid trouble. Unfortunately, her expertise isn't working at Maplecrest High. The uber-popular cheerleaders have chosen her as a target and no matter what she does, they are making her life miserable...until, shockingly, she's asked to try out. Ignoring the warnings of Lukas, the strange boy who befriends her, she gives it a go only to discover that he was right. The cheerleaders are hiding a monstrous secret.

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