Vlad the Rad

Written and illustrated by Brigette Barrager

A young vampire must balance spooky school with his passion for skateboarding.

3.5 Goodreads · 264 ratings

32 pages· 642 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD680L

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Bookroo's summary

Vlad, a young vampire at Miss Fussbucket's School for Aspiring Spooks, struggles with his lack of interest in spookiness. His true passion lies in skateboarding, not haunting. As he navigates the challenges of fitting in with witches, mummies, and ghosts, Vlad wonders if he can merge his love for skateboarding with his spooky studies. Will he find a way to excel in both worlds, or will his gnarly tricks lead to more trouble? Join Vlad on a thrilling ride as he discovers how to stay true to himself while embracing his unique talents.

From the publisher

NEW from the bestselling illustrator of Uni the Unicorn! A new mythical–and totally rad–character to laugh with and love. Vlad is always getting in trouble at Miss Fussbucket’s School for Aspiring Spooks. Unlike the other little vampires, witches, mummies, and ghosts, Vlad isn’t very interested in learning spookiness. That’s because…Vlad loves to skateboard! How can he possibly think about being a good spook when all he wants to do is practice his latest gnarly trick? Maybe Vlad can find a way to do both! Brigette Barrager’s debut author-illustrator project is full of energy, fun, and sweet tricks! Passionate kids will identify with Vlad, and will take heart from the way he combines his love of skateboarding with his schoolwork. A perfect Halloween read-aloud for the classroom!

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