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The Vanquishers

by Bayron, Kalynn,

Format: Print Book 2022
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Summary

In the world of the Vanquishers, vampires were history . . . until now.

"A sharp vampire tale full of bite, heart, and humor." --Rena Barron, author of the Maya and the Rising Dark series

"Boog and her friends will capture your heart in an instant." --Mark Oshiro, author of The Insiders

Malika "Boog" Wilson and her best friends have grown up idolizing The Vanquishers, a group of heroic vampire hunters who wiped out the last horde of the undead decades ago. Nowadays, most people don't take even the most basic vampire precautions--the days of garlic wreaths and early curfews long gone--but Boog's parents still follow the old rules, much to her embarrassment.

When a friend goes missing, Boog isn't sure what to think. Could it be the school counselor, Mr. Rupert, who definitely seems to be hiding something? Or could it be something more dangerous? Boog is determined to save her friend, but is she ready to admit vampires might not be vanquished after all?

No one ever expected the Vanquishers to return, but if their town needs protection from the undead, Boog knows who to call.

Inspired by Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The Watchmen , this adventure launches readers into an exciting new series.

Published Reviews
Booklist Review: "In Bayron's middle-grade debut, 12-year-old Malika, or "Boog" as she's known to her friends, believes vampires are extinct. So does most everyone in San Antonio, except Boog's parents and a few others who survived the Reaping, an epic battle where the Vanquishers crushed all the vampires. Like those survivors, Boog's parents still obey the old ways that protect them from vampires to the point of embarrassment. But then odd things start happening: Boog's neighbor installs a silver door. Then, one of her friends goes missing. This adventurous novel reimagines the vampire myth in modern-day San Antonio, featuring an inclusive cast of characters and matter-of-fact LGBTQ representation. The strong focus on friendship and humorous flair--one character always complains about his dads' new vegan diet--makes for a quick read toward the impending monster reveal. Hand this one to middle-graders who liked C. M. Surrisi's Vampires on the Run: A Quinnie Boyd Mystery, which also combines a silly and mysterious adventure romp with vampires."
From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Publisher's Weekly Review: "Bayron (This Poison Heart) makes her middle grade debut with an inventive suburban vampire mystery. Twenty years after the Reaping saw an end to the undead's last hive at the hands of the heroic Vanquishers, San Antonio prepares for an anniversary celebration, Vanquisher Appreciation Week. Though most residents believe that the world is now vampire-free, the families of irreverent brown-skinned sixth graders Cedrick, Jules, and Boog--together known as the Squad--aren't so sure, and they continue to maintain the old ways. They never go outdoors after nightfall, never invite strangers into their homes, and coat every entryway with a homemade garlic-and-silver vampire repellent. Often bullied for their parents' collective vampire concerns, the Squad yearns for their parents to move on--until new neighbor Aaron goes missing during a school fund-raiser. As their formerly sheltered world closes in and their parents grow more protective and secretive than ever, the Squad sets out to track down their new friend. Combining mythology and science to produce a fresh take on modern vampire lore, Bayron erects a fantastical San Antonio that is as chock-full of personality as each of the story's characters. Pithy dialogue and sensational description make this a speedy, eerie read. Ages 8--11. Agent: Jamie Vankirk, Rainbow Nerds Literary. (Sept.)"
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Additional Information
Subjects Vampires -- Juvenile fiction.
Missing children -- Juvenile fiction.
Middle schools -- Juvenile fiction.
Schools -- Juvenile fiction.
Vampires -- Fiction.
Missing children -- Fiction.
Middle schools -- Fiction.
Schools -- Fiction.
Paranormal fiction.
Vampire fiction.
Publisher New York :Bloomsbury Children's Books,2022
Language English
Description 279 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN 9781547609772
154760977X
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