Kevin The Vampire: A Fanged & Fearsome Fiend - Matt Brown

 

Kevin is heading to his Gloaming, a test for all nearly eleven-year-old vampires to see if they are worthy of being given their first vampire cloak; there's just one problem: Kevin can't perform The Melt.  As they head to Castle Mort to face the most fearsome vampire ever, Bernard the Destroyer, Kevin needs to muster all his skills if he wants to pass the tests and win his cloak.

I have loved this series since the first book was published and so I was thrilled when A Fanged And Fearsome Fiend arrived for me.  Leaving the The Carnival Monstromo, Kevin and his parents head to Castle Mort for the Gloaming.  As a humam, Susie isn't permitted to attend but I was thrilled when I realised she'd managed to sneak her way in - she's a strong and fearless character who shows that she's a quick thinker and a loyal friend to Kevin.  I love their friendship and really enjoyed seeing it develop in this book.

The book is a fangtastic adventure with laughs and lessons woven perfectly into the plot.  With wonderful illustrations by Flavia Sorrentino to compliment the story, Kevin the Vampire: A Fanged & Fearsome Fiend is the perfect read for this time of year and is guaranteed to lift your spirits.