The Vampire's Assistant
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17

The Vampire's Assistant

By Darren Shan

Book #2 in the Cirque Du Freak series

A boy battles his vampire nature while destiny looms and danger awaits.

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256 pages
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Darren Shan, once an ordinary schoolboy, now grapples with his new life as a half-vampire. Struggling against the dark temptations that sustain him, he faces a destiny intertwined with the mysterious Wolf Man. As he learns the ways of the supernatural, Darren must confront the chilling reality of his existence. Can he resist the pull of his vampiric nature, or will he succumb to the darkness within? The stakes are high, and the path ahead is fraught with peril and unexpected twists.

At a glance
Format
Prebound-Glued
Pages
256
Reading age
13–17
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
600L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG+
AR quiz
67637
Publication
Published
October 1, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780613526401

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