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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2000 · Est. 5.5 hour read
A Living Nightmare
By Darren Shan
Book #1 in the Cirque Du Freak series
A boy's pact with a vampire leads to a dark, twisted journey.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 64,956 ratings
266 pages· 50,174 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Darren Shan's life changes when he and his friend Steve attend the mysterious Cirque Du Freak. Mesmerized by the bizarre show, they stumble into a deadly trap. To save Steve, Darren must make a perilous deal with a vampire, plunging him into a world of danger and dark secrets. Can Darren navigate this treacherous path, or will the cost be too high? Discover the twists and turns of a journey that challenges loyalty and courage.
From the publisher
Darren Shan is excited when his friend, Steve, comes across a flyer advertising the Cirque Du Freak. The boys are mesmerized by the show, but when they get caught in a deadly trap, Darren must make a deal with the only person who can save Steve.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 266
- Words
- 50,174
- Reading age
- 10–13
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 650L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.8
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 7
- AR interest level
- MG+
- AR quiz
- 59118
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 2001
- First published
- January 1, 2000
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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