Tide of Terror (Vampirates Series #2)

by Justin Somper

Overview

In this sequel to Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean, there's a traitor aboard the Diablo and enemies at every turn. As the danger intensifies, Grace discovers a place where her twin brother Connor could learn more about the pirate way without risking his life: the elite Pirate Academy. Will Connor choose an education by sea or by school, and will Grace be forced to follow him wherever he goes?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316041898
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	08/01/2008
Series:	Vampirates Series , #2
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	460,547
Lexile:	740L (what's this?)
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Justin Somper is the worldwide bestselling author of the Vampirates series, which has been published in 25 languages in 35 countries. When he isn't writing, he works with other authors as a publicist and trainer. He lives in London with his partner and two energetic dogs.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 6-9 -In Justin Somper's sequel (Little, Brown 2007) to Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean (April 2007, p. 77), twins Connor and Grace must make a decision about their future: should they stay aboard the pirate ship Diablo , leave to study at the Pirate Academy, or return to the vampirates (vampire pirates) who rescued Grace from drowning? Meanwhile, a rogue vampirate is roaming the seas and luring hapless victims to their deaths assisted by the now vampirized Jez, former close friend of Connor. While this volume fills in some information from the previous title, it doesn't really stand alone. Though its title suggests a suspenseful story, and there are battles and challenges for the pirates, nothing much happens to the main characters and their concern with what direction to take in life is more tiresome than enthralling. The murders committed by the vampirates are gratuitously gruesome. The Pirate Academy, with its many specialized classes, seems Hogwarts inspired, while the premise that pirates lead honorable lives with important skills is untenable. British actor Daniel Philpott does a yeoman's job of narrating, reading with expression and verve. He gives unique voices to the numerous characters, as well as regional accents to many, though he occasionally fails to reflect the character's emotion as stated in the text. While the vampire/pirate pairing ensures initial popularity for this novel, only listeners who have heard or read the previous book are likely to stick with this second title in a planned trilogy.-Louise L. Sherman, formerly Anna C. Scott School, Leonia, NJ

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