Vampires and Other Monstrous Creatures

by Julius Pemberton-Smythe

No vampire hunter should be without this guide--the very handbook that Dr. Cornelius Van Helsing himself carried to Transylvania. It includes firsthand, practical advice on how to handle vampires and other creatures of the night, from banshees to zombies. Illustrations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061454125
• ISBN13: 9780061454127
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.1" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

If you're looking for a reference book about all types of paranormal creatures that go bump in the night, you'll need to look no further than this title by Julius Pemberton-Smythe. Although nearly half of VAMPIRES AND OTHER MONSTROUS CREATURES deals directly with vampires - their origins, words for vampire, different species of vampires around the world, how to deal with vampires and how to slay them - information is also included on other creatures, such as zombies, chimera, ogres, and the werewolf. The information is brought to life by the illustrations included, some of which are definitely not for the faint of heart. Those researching for reports or their own fiction stories will find the book especially useful, but even those readers just wanting to brush up on folklore, horror, and myth will find it fascinating. This is a great addition to a home or school library, and teens (and even younger readers feeling especially brave!) are sure to find something new within the pages. Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"