A Living Nightmare
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2000 · Est. 5.5 hour read

A Living Nightmare

Written by Darren Shan

Book #1 in the Cirque du Freak series

A boy's pact with a vampire leads to a dark, twisted journey.

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266 pages· 49,183 words· Est. 5.5 hour read· 650L
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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
49,183
Reading age
10–13
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
650L
Themes & topics
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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
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316603409
LCCN
00045648
OCLC
243694849

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