Frankie D Vegan Vampire
Published by Kids Can Press
Written by Brian Dutra and Sally Dutra
Illustrated by Tiffani Brown
A new early chapter book series starring a lovable vampire who’s just trying to fit in [...]
Brian and Sally Dutra’s entertaining series – currently being developed for TV – offers a whole new take on what it means to be an outsider. With so many playful twists on vampire tropes, a compelling plot (with a cliffhanger ending!) and loads of deadpan humor, this book is sure to have enormous appeal for early readers.
Brian and Sally Dutra’s entertaining series – currently being developed for TV – offers a whole new take on what it means to be an outsider. With so many playful twists on vampire tropes, a compelling plot (with a cliffhanger ending!) and loads of deadpan humor, this book is sure to have enormous appeal for early readers.
Tiffani Brown’s black-and-white illustrations on every spread bring just the right amount of vampire creepiness to the story, tempered by just the right amount of humor [...]
Praises for Frankie D.
"Readers new to chapter books will appreciate the simple sentence structure, likable protagonist, and straightforward plot [...] Digitally rendered black-and-white illustrations and lists break up the short chapters. The main characters are illustrated with gray-tinged skin, while names and images of other classmates imply racial diversity. For kids hungry for a wholesome vampire story without the gore."
"In this witty and whimsical early chapter book series launch, a debut by married collaborators the Dutras, vampire Frankie D and his family—including his three-legged pet wolf—are excited to emigrate from Transylvania to America. [...] Eager to fit in and rarely deterred by perceived setbacks, Frankie is a fang-tastic protagonist whose many triumphs and foibles will immediately endear him to young readers, even those without sharp teeth or pet wolves. Movement-filled grayscale spot illustrations by animator Brown depict characters with varying skin tones."
Some of the awesome reviews from NetGalley:
"He laughed at the wit. He awh'ed at the fun illustrations. He read the whole thing. And for that. I'm calling this win!"
— Shara L, Reviewer
"My child loved the black and white illustrations that are just creepy enough to be delightful"
— Eli P, Reviewer
"The illustrations were lovely as well, visually complementing the book with a dark, charming Addams family-type atmosphere."
— Maria M, Reviewer
"This novel tackles topics of feeling different, tolerance, kindness, and self-acceptance to name just a few. I absolutely loved the illustrations, and am looking forward to sharing this novel with my class!"
— Lisa B, Reviewer
