A Straw for Two
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999 · Est. 25 min read

A Straw for Two

Written by Eric Sanvoisin · Translated by Georges Moroz · Illustrated by Martin Matje

Book #2 in the Ink Drinker series

A boy bitten by an ink-drinking vampire seeks a kindred spirit.

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40 pages· 2,883 words· Est. 25 min read
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Odilon, transformed into an ink-drinking vampire, feels isolated until Carmilla arrives at school. Intrigued by her, he wonders if she could share his secret world. As he follows her home, Odilon discovers Carmilla's own unique abilities. Can they find companionship in their shared strangeness, or will their secrets keep them apart? Dive into a tale where ink flows thicker than blood, and friendship might just be the key to unlocking a new chapter in their lives.

From the publisher

Bitten by an ink-drinking vampire who is allergic to blood, Odilon, the son of a bookstore owner, has become an ink drinker. Now he loves using a straw to devour books, but he has no one to share his secret with. He’s lonely . . . until a new girl, Carmilla, arrives at school. Could he make her an ink drinker too? When Odilon follows Carmilla home, he discovers that she’s just as special as he is, and that there’s plenty for them to share. . . .

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1999)
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
2,883
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
590L
Themes & topics
Books about books and readingBooks about vampires
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
67224
Publication
Published
September 7, 1999
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780385327022

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