Vampire Rising

#1 Alex Van Helsing

Jason Henderson

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Harper Collins
27 October 2011

"A descendant of legendary vampire hunter Abraham Van Helsing, fourteen-year-old Alex is stuck at boarding school near Lake Geneva, Switzerland, when he finds himself drawn into a web of paranormal intrigue. It turns out that Lake Geneva is also home to a secret school for vampires called the Scholomance—and now to a dangerous vampire clan lord known only as Icemaker, who’s using the Scholomance for his own dangerous endgame. With the help of his friends and special agent Sangster, it’s up to Alex to fulfill his family destiny and stop Icemaker’s frightening plans once and for all.

Alex Van Helsing is a showstopping hero set to leap off the page—stake, naturally, in hand. Drawing from centuries of actual vampire lore and literature (and with a nod to zombies, too!), Jason Henderson delivers a breathlessly paced thriller that will captivate vampire fans as well as readers who loved Alex Rider. Read the book that School Library Journal called ""James Bond meets Dracula"" in a starred review! "

By: Jason Henderson
Imprint: Harper Collins
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 202mm, Width: 137mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 212g
ISBN: 9780061951008
ISBN 10: 0061951005
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 27 October 2011
Recommended Age: From 13 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Vampire Rising (#1 Alex Van Helsing)

"""Henderson references Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to weave a great story line full of action, suspense, and adventure. The satisfying story captivates readers with a modern-day spin of James Bond meets Dracula. It has lots of bite that will have readers thirsting for more."" -- School Library Journal (starred review) ""Trouble seems to follow Alex Van Helsing wherever he goes... Invigorated by likable teen heroes with believable interests (one loves vampire lore, the other manga). This first book in the Alex Van Helsing series seriously doesn't suck."" -- ALA Booklist ""This book will engage readers easily and many will not be able to put it down... Characters and plot are strong and the development of a new twist on the Van Helsing and vampire mythology will make readers eager for the next in the series."" -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (Starred Review) ""This wonderful series opener is a compelling action, fantasy, horror story ... This book will engage readers easily and many will not be able to put it down. This excellent book is a must-have purchase ... will make readers eager for the next in the series."" -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (Starred Review)"