Friday, February 12, 2010

Judging A Book By It's Cover: Eighth Grade Bites

Here's the cover we're judging today:


I kind of love this cover. I love the red face on the hoodie and the way it pops, I love the image of Vlad, and I love how the text is on the side. Having read the book (this is the only Vlad book I've read so far), I also think it really represents the book well.

Now that we've judged the cover, here's what the book is about:

Vlad has to keep his vampire urges under control while dealing with the pressures of middle school. Thirteen-year-old Vladimir Tod really hates junior high. Bullies harass him, the principal is dogging him, and the girl he likes prefers his best friend. Oh, and Vlad has a secret: His mother was human, but his father was a vampire. With no idea of the extent of his powers, Vlad struggles daily with his blood cravings and his enlarged fangs. When a substitute teacher begins to question him a little too closely, Vlad worries that his cover is about to be blown. But then he faces a much bigger problem: He’s being hunted by a vampire killer.

9 comments:

  1. I love the simplicity of the cover yet it still works great with the story! :D

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  2. These covers really stand out, and make it obvious it's a book for both sexes. My 22 year old brother loves this series lol.

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  3. I love this cover! It's my favorite out of the whole series. One thing I really like about the cover is that the title is on the back. I don't know why, I just like that.

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  4. These covers are definitely unique. I'm not sure it's my favourite, but it will stick with me for sure :)

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  5. it fascinates me! i heart this cover, it looks mysterious and glam.

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  6. Ooh, I am loving that cover. It's the kind of thing I'd pick up, regardless of what it's about - the cover intrigues me too much. Hahaha.

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  7. The cover does nothing for me but I've heard good things about this book.

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  8. i luv all the covers from this series. whenever i'm in borders or barns & noble, i'm tempted to buy them!

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  9. I do love the cover!!! And I've heard great things about the series...I may have to invest in it now ; )

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