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The Boy Who Cried Vampire

by Benjamin Harper, Álex López

In Transylvania, a boy cries ... Young Ion is bored by life in the village. So to spice things up, the imaginative prankster runs false vampire drills, much to the annoyance of the villagers. Have all of Ion's fibs come back to bite him, or can the boy find a way out of this batty situation?

FORMAT
Paperback
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

In Transylvania, a boy cries ... vampire! Young Ion is bored by life in the village. So to spice things up, the imaginative prankster runs false vampire drills, much to the annoyance of the villagers. But one night, a shadow passes by Ion's window. This time it's no joke. It's a REAL vampire! Have all of Ion's fibs come back to bite him, or can the boy find a way out of this batty situation? In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop's "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" receives a playful, modern twist. Experience a classic fable like never before in this full-colour graphic novel retelling for kids.

Author Biography

Benjamin Harper lives in Los Angeles where he edits superhero books for a living. When he's not at work, he writes; watches monster movies; and hangs out with his cats Marjorie and Jerry, a betta fish named Toby, and a tank full of four rough-skinned newts. He tends a bog garden full of carnivorous plants and also grows milkweed to help save Monarch butterflies. His other books include the Bug Girl series, Obsessed With Star Wars, Rolling with BB-8, Hansel & Gretel & Zombies, and many more. Alex Lopez is from Sabadell, Spain.  He became a professional illustrator and comic-book artist in 2001, but he's been drawing ever since he can remember.  Lopez's pieces have been published in many countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Italy, Belgium, and Turkey. He's also worked on a variety of projects from illustrated books to video games to marketing pieces.

Details

ISBN1474750311
ISBN-10 1474750311
ISBN-13 9781474750318
Format Paperback
Author Álex López
Language English
Pages 40
Publisher Capstone Global Library Ltd
Media Book
Year 2017
Publication Date 2017-11-02
Series Far Out Fables
UK Release Date 2017-11-02
Imprint Raintree
Place of Publication Oxford
Country of Publication United Kingdom
AU Release Date 2017-11-02
NZ Release Date 2017-11-02
Audience Age 8-11
Subtitle A Graphic Novel
Illustrator Álex López
DEWEY 741.5
Audience Children's (6-12)

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