Abused Werewolf Rescue Group - by Catherine Jinks (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Tobias tries to come to terms with the possibility that he might be a werewolf and enlists the help of suburban vampires when he is abducted, in the highly anticipated sequel to "The Reformed Vampire Support Group."<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>When Tobias Richard Vandevelde wakes up in a hospital with no memory of the night<br>before, his horrified mother tells him that he was found unconscious. At Featherdale<br>Wildlife Park. In a dingo pen.<br>He assumes that his two best friends are somehow responsible, until the mysterious<br>Reuben turns up, claiming that Toby has a rare and dangerous "condition." Next thing<br>he knows, Toby finds himself involved with a strange bunch of sickly insomniacs who<br>seem convinced that he needs their help. It's not until he's kidnapped and imprisoned<br>that he starts to believe them--and to understand what being a paranormal monster<br>really means.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Jinks has hold of a clever idea and a solid sense of humor.--<i>Publishers Weekly </i></p><p>The satire isn't all that's biting in this darkly comedic sequel to <i>The Reformed Vampire Support Group</i> (2009).--<i>Kirkus Reviews <br></i> <br><i>Reformed Vampire Support Group</i> <br>2010 ALA Best Books for Young Adults <br>Nominated as a YALSA Teens Top Ten <p/>Jinks's signature facility with plot and character development is intact as she turns to the topic of vampires--as fans can anticipate, hers are not the romantic superheroes of the Stephenie Meyers books....Throwing in delicious details and aperçus, the author works her way from the murder of one of the vampires to suspense and adventure of the sinister yet daffy variety beloved by readers of <i>Evil Genius</i>. The plot twists, more ornate than in previous works, ramp up the giddiness--and, perhaps, camouflage the corpses, blood and other byproducts of the genre. --<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review <p/><i>Support Group</i> is truly like no other vampire story. It is witty, cunning, and humorous, with numerous plot twists and turns. Jinks has conjured up an eccentric but believable cast of characters in a story full of action and adventure. --<i>School Library Journal <br></i> <br>Jinks's quirky sense of humor will appeal to fans of her Evil Genius series. Those tired of torrid bloodsucker stories or looking for a comic riff on the trend will feel refreshed by the vomitous, guinea-pig-drinking accidental heroics of Nina and her pals. --<i>Kirkus Reviews <br></i> <br>The ill-assorted bunch of vampires in this offbeat Australian novel couldn't be further from the iconic image of the dangerous, sexy night creature....Jinks draws her characters and their unique challenges in great detail; though the adventure takes a while to get into gear, there's plenty of blood and guts (both types) to go around. One part problem novel, one part comedy, and one part murder-mystery, this alternative vampire story is for outsiders of all kinds, underground or otherwise. --<i>The Horn Book</i> <p/>Jinks takes readers on a wild ride, poking wicked fun at vampire enthusiasts of all stripes with her wryly clinical take . . . a first-rate comedy with equal appeal for avid vampire fans and those who wouldn't be caught dead with a copy of <i>Twilight</i>. --<i>The Bulletin <br></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Catherine Jinks is the author of more than thirty books for children and adults, including<br>The Reformed Vampire Support Group and the Genius trilogy. She is a three-time winner of the<br>Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year award, and in 2001 received a Centenary<br>Medal for her contribution to Australian children's literature. She lives in Leura, Australia. Visit<br>her website at www.catherinejinks.com.
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