Follow Vlad through high school
Begin with Eighth Grade Bites and continue one grade at a time through the five-book series.
Book Series · 5 Books
The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod Books
In order from Eighth Grade Bites to Twelfth Grade Kills.
A five-book YA paranormal series following half-vampire Vladimir Tod through eighth to twelfth grade as he faces school, slayers, and vampire politics.
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Reading order
How to Read the Vladimir Tod Books
Read the five novels in grade order, from Eighth Grade Bites through Twelfth Grade Kills. Vlad's powers, friendships, and conflicts develop continuously across his school years.
The three-book Slayer Chronicles tells Joss McMillan's side of this world. Penguin says it can stand alone or be read alongside Vladimir Tod; new readers can keep the simplest path by finishing Vlad's five books first, then reading First Kill, Second Chance, and Third Strike.
Sources: Penguin Random House's official Vladimir Tod series list, Penguin Random House's official Slayer Chronicles list.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The series mixes school humor with blood drinking, vampire attacks, staking, fights, kidnapping, torture, and character deaths. Vlad is bullied and grieving his parents, and the story explores loneliness, betrayal, revenge, nightmares, and fear of losing control. Teen crushes and dating appear, but graphic sexual content is not a focus.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$2522
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2007
Eighth Grade Bites
Outcast Vlad must hide his vampire nature at school.
192 pages
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Library Binding
Summary: Thirteen-year-old Vlad juggles the trials of middle school with a dark secret: he's half-vampire. Bullies, a suspicious teacher, and unrequited love are the least of his worries when a vampire killer targets him. Can Vlad control his cravings and keep his identity hidden, or will his world unravel? As danger closes in, Vlad must confront his true nature and the legacy of his vampire father. With his life on the line, every choice could be his last. Dive into a world where adolescence meets the supernatural, and survival is anything but guaranteed.
In reading order
The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod Series
5 books · Published 2007–2010
#1
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Eighth Grade Bites
Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2007
Outcast Vlad must hide his vampire nature at school.
#2
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$1248
Ninth Grade Slays
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2008
A half-vampire teen faces deadly secrets and a sinister substitute teacher.
#3
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$1248
Tenth Grade Bleeds
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2009
A vampire teen faces a deadly ritual, a sinister substitute, and secrets about his past.
#4
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$1248
Eleventh Grade Burns
Chapter Book · 2010
A half-vampire teen faces dark secrets when a sinister teacher arrives.
#5
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$1248
Twelfth Grade Kills
Chapter Book · 2010
A teenage vampire faces his greatest enemy and uncovers his true identity.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series?
There are 5 books in the Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series. It began with Eighth Grade Bites in 2007, and the newest book, Twelfth Grade Kills, was published in 2010.
What order should you read the Chronicles of Vladimir Tod books in?
Start with Eighth Grade Bites and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.
What ages are the Chronicles of Vladimir Tod books best for?
The series is best for ages 12–15, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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