Books like Eighth grade bites by Tony Lee
Vlad has spent the last thirteen years carefully hiding his half‑vampire nature from everyone but his aunt and best friend. The quiet life of the Eighth Grade Squad is shattered when a new substitute teacher steps into the classroom—his arrival promises a darker reality than Vlad could have imagined.
Unraveling secrets about his own identity and the circumstances surrounding his parents’ deaths, Vlad faces danger and uncertainty in the halls of his junior high. With the help of his closest ally, he must confront the supernatural threat that now looms over his everyday school life.
The story blends school drama, horror, and the promised mystery of a covert vampiric existence, showcasing a bittersweet journey of self‑discovery and courage against hidden evil.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Tony Lee
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