Oh, and one more thing - Amelia is a Vampire.
When the spoilt prince of Nocturnia captures Squashy, Amelia must plan a daring rescue. But things in the Kingdom of the Dark may not be all they seem...
It's time for the annual Barbaric Ball again and for the young vampire, Amelia Fang. It's the worst time of year! Though when there's talk of a new boy starting school and not just any boy, but Price Tangine, Amelia and her friends can't wait to meet him. Though not all is what it seems.
He's rude, unpleasant and a downright spoilt sprout. But when Amelia's pet pumpkin, Squashy is stolen away from her, the little vampire has an idea on who may be behind it.
Amelia Fang and the Barbaric Ball by Laura Ellen Anderson, is the first book in the Amelia Fang children's series and I loved it so much. I feel if these books were out when I was younger, my Mum would have definitely get them me.
It's cute and cooky and quite funny in some places, the imagination and play on words used to describe some of the things in the books, such as the food and places of interest were wonderful. I loved Amelia and her friends Florence and Grimaldi, the characters are well written and I feel this would be a brilliant asset to any children's bookshelf.
Also, the drawings and the map themselves we're great! All done by the author herself too.
If you're looking for a new book for your child or even fancy some middle grade reads yourself and don't know where to look, I would recommend these! Small and quick reads but mighty on adventure!
I will be giving this book 4 out of 5
(8.07 on Cawpile rating system)
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