Title – Tunnels of Blood: The Saga of Darren Shan
Author- Darren Shan
ISBN 0007624603
Publication Information- The Book People
Plot Summary- In the continuation of the Cirque Du Freak stories, Darren Shan, Mr. Crepsley receives a visit from a vampire general that causes him to leave the cirque with Darren and his friend, Evra, in tow. The three settle in Crepsley's hometown in a hotel for no apparent purpose. Darren and Evra spend each night alone while Crepsley leaves with no explanation. One night, the news reveals the grisly discovery of six people drained of blood. Darren immediately suspects Crepsley, so he and Evra follow him to catch him in the act and kill him. They discover that Crepsley is not to blame; instead, a vampaneze is to blame. The vampaneze kidnaps Evra in a ploy to get to Crepsley to kill him for ruining the town for him. Darren is forced to find a way to defeat the vampaneze and save his friends in the process.
Critical Evaluation
Reader's Annotation- How do you defeat your boss if he's hundreds of years older than you? That is the question Darren Shan must answer before more innocent people die.
Author Information- The author has written two successful series, the Darren Shan saga and The Demonata. He is Irish and writes under a pen name. His real name is Darren O'Shaughnessy.
Curricular Ties- none
Genre- fantasy, vampire novels
Book talking ideas- Discuss the differences between vampires and vampaneze. Are they really all that different? How do vampire stories reflect our society?
Challenge issues
- Re-read the text to familiarize myself with the story
- Ask parents for their specific objections (they are required to file that with our school district)
- Review approved books list from California Department of Education for similar materials
- Review approaches from ALA
Interest Age 13-16
Why I selected this piece- I enjoyed the movie and wanted to see more of the series and I have a student who was furious that all the books were checked out because they are his favorites.
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