Summer Vamp: (A Graphic Novel) by Violet Chan Karim
on May 14, 2024
ISBN: 0593425235
Genres: Humor, Supernatural
Format: Graphic Novel
Source: MSL Book Review
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“Summer Vamp” is a middle grade graphic novel by Violet Chan Karim. Maya is hoping that summer will go better than this past school year, by attending a cooking camp. Unfortunately, she ends up accidentally going to a vampire camp. Luckily these vampires don’t attack humans. There is some tension as Maya tries to hide that she is human, as well as some bullying, but Maya eventually accepts who she is and that her differences and hobbies are something to be proud of. We also learn about not believing biases and judging before we know someone. The illustrations are big and bright and very humorous. Readers will enjoy following along as Maya learns to accept herself. A recommended purchase for middle grade graphic novel collections.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME.