Ever since Vampirita left her home in Lima, Peru for Sunny City, California, her life has been dull and gloomy—and not the chilly air, moldy tombstones, and scurrying cockroaches kind of gloomy. There’s not a single creaky floorboard in her new house; no one at school eats cricket and worm empanadas; and the next-door neighbors, August and Molly, are annoyingly nice.
All her mom wants is for them to blend in, but Vampirita would give anything to be back in Peru digging tombs with her abuevampiritos. With help from reluctant friends, she hatches a plan to get her family chased out of town pitchforks-and-torches style. Will her scheme work, or will she find some spookiness in Sunny City?
Ever since Vampirita left her home in Lima, Peru for Sunny City, California, her life has been dull and gloomy—and not the chilly air, moldy tombstones, and scurrying cockroaches kind of gloomy. There’s not a single creaky floorboard in her new house; no one at school eats cricket and worm empanadas; and the next-door neighbors, August and Molly, are annoyingly nice.
All her mom wants is for them to blend in, but Vampirita would give anything to be back in Peru digging tombs with her abuevampiritos. With help from reluctant friends, she hatches a plan to get her family chased out of town pitchforks-and-torches style. Will her scheme work, or will she find some spookiness in Sunny City? Read Less Description
Vampirita and the Angry Mob (Vampirita 1) Trade Book (Paperback)
Written ByMariana Llanos
Illustrated byLaura Brenlla
Written ByMariana Llanos
Illustrated byLaura Brenlla
Critically Reviewed
Critically Reviewed
Ever since Vampirita left her home in Lima, Peru for Sunny City, California, her life has been dull and gloomy—and not the chilly air, moldy tombstones, and scurrying cockroaches kind of gloomy. There’s not a single creaky floorboard in her new house; no one at school eats cricket and worm empanadas; and the next-door neighbors, August and Molly, are annoyingly nice.
All her mom wants is for them to blend in, but Vampirita would give anything to be back in Peru digging tombs with her abuevampiritos. With help from reluctant friends, she hatches a plan to get her family chased out of town pitchforks-and-torches style. Will her scheme work, or will she find some spookiness in Sunny City?
Ever since Vampirita left her home in Lima, Peru for Sunny City, California, her life has been dull and gloomy—and not the chilly air, moldy tombstones, and scurrying cockroaches kind of gloomy. There’s not a single creaky floorboard in her new house; no one at school eats cricket and worm empanadas; and the next-door neighbors, August and Molly, are annoyingly nice.
All her mom wants is for them to blend in, but Vampirita would give anything to be back in Peru digging tombs with her abuevampiritos. With help from reluctant friends, she hatches a plan to get her family chased out of town pitchforks-and-torches style. Will her scheme work, or will she find some spookiness in Sunny City? Read Less Description
Ever since Vampirita left her home in Lima, Peru for Sunny City, California, her life has been dull and gloomy—and not the chilly air, moldy tombstones, and scurrying cockroaches kind of gloomy. There’s not a single creaky floorboard in her new house; no one at school eats cricket and worm empanadas; and the next-door neighbors, August and Molly, are annoyingly nice.
All her mom wants is for them to blend in, but Vampirita would give anything to be back in Peru digging tombs with her abuevampiritos. With help from reluctant friends, she hatches a plan to get her family chased out of town pitchforks-and-torches style. Will her scheme work, or will she find some spookiness in Sunny City?
Mariana Llanos is not a vampire, but just like Vampirita, she’s from Lima, Perú. After she moved to Oklahoma in 2002, Mariana began writing in English. Since 2013 she hasn’t stopped publishing books in both English and Spanish. Her latest works include Luca’s Bridge/El Puente de Luca (Penny Candy Books 2019, 2020 ALSC Notable Book), Eunice and Kate (Penny Candy Books 2019), and Run Little Chaski! (Barefoot Books 2021, JLG Gold Standard Selection, Oklahoma Book Awards Finalist). Mariana believes the love for reading is contagious and she’s visited over 200 schools around the world thanks to virtual technology. She’s the co-founder of LatinxPitch, a Twitter event that looks to boost the representation of Latino creators in children’s literature. Vampirita is Mariana’s first chapter book series. Just like Vampirita, she misses the grim gray skies of Lima but has learned to make some friends.
Laura Brenlla
Laura is an illustrator from Spain. She works all day illustrating children's books and creating animations in her house. In addition, she loves her dog Lena, a good cup of hot chocolate, and visiting ancient palaces with their beautiful gardens.
Reviews
“Moving can be tough for anyone, even vampires. Vampirita and her mom, Vamparo, both depicted in dark eye makeup and purple capes, have moved from the gray skies of Lima, Peru, to the fictional Sunny City. Mama implores Vampirita to remember to blend in, be friendly, and keep their vampire identities secret. But Vampirita dislikes her new saccharine community, and attempts to sabotage their stay by revealing their secret, hoping the neighbors will run them out of town. In the end, her ploys are met with friendly enthusiasm, particularly from her neighbors Molly and August. Digital illustrations are featured throughout and capture Vampirita’s endearing surliness, while a bright palette contrasts with the spooky elements. Llanos reinvents vampire lore to suit younger readers—Vampirita and Mama can be in the sun if they wear sunscreen, and their diet includes “crickets and worm sauce” empanadas and toast with hormiga (ant) marmalade. The English edition features Spanish words that are translated in an appended glossary. The humor and realistic themes of homesickness and representation of a blended family makes this worthy beyond Halloween season. VERDICT A charming early chapter book that will suit fans of Wednesday Addams and other comically dark characters.”
—School Library Journal Review
Ever since Vampirita left her home in Lima, Peru for Sunny City, California, her life has been dull and gloomy—and not the chilly air, moldy tombstones, and scurrying cockroaches kind of gloomy. There’s not a single creaky floorboard in her new house; no one at school eats cricket and worm empanadas; and the next-door neighbors, August and Molly, are annoyingly nice.
All her mom wants is for them to blend in, but Vampirita would give anything to be back in Peru digging tombs with her abuevampiritos. With help from reluctant friends, she hatches a plan to get her family chased out of town pitchforks-and-torches style. Will her scheme work, or will she find some spookiness in Sunny City?
Ever since Vampirita left her home in Lima, Peru for Sunny City, California, her life has been dull and gloomy—and not the chilly air, moldy tombstones, and scurrying cockroaches kind of gloomy. There’s not a single creaky floorboard in her new house; no one at school eats cricket and worm empanadas; and the next-door neighbors, August and Molly, are annoyingly nice.
All her mom wants is for them to blend in, but Vampirita would give anything to be back in Peru digging tombs with her abuevampiritos. With help from reluctant friends, she hatches a plan to get her family chased out of town pitchforks-and-torches style. Will her scheme work, or will she find some spookiness in Sunny City? Read Less Description
Details:
SKUWW-NL6541
ISBN9781478880578
Series
Reycraft Books
Lexile level440L
Genre
Fiction
Language
English
Juvenile Fiction / P
Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino Juvenile Fiction / Vampires Juvenile Fiction / Readers / Intermediate
Full Description
Ever since Vampirita left her home in Lima, Peru for Sunny City, California, her life has been dull and gloomy—and not the chilly air, moldy tombstones, and scurrying cockroaches kind of gloomy. There’s not a single creaky floorboard in her new house; no one at school eats cricket and worm empanadas; and the next-door neighbors, August and Molly, are annoyingly nice.
All her mom wants is for them to blend in, but Vampirita would give anything to be back in Peru digging tombs with her abuevampiritos. With help from reluctant friends, she hatches a plan to get her family chased out of town pitchforks-and-torches style. Will her scheme work, or will she find some spookiness in Sunny City?
Author & Illustrator
Mariana Llanos
Pura Belpré Honor-Winning Author
Mariana Llanos is not a vampire, but just like Vampirita, she’s from Lima, Perú. After she moved to Oklahoma in 2002, Mariana began writing in English. Since 2013 she hasn’t stopped publishing books in both English and Spanish. Her latest works include Luca’s Bridge/El Puente de Luca (Penny Candy Books 2019, 2020 ALSC Notable Book), Eunice and Kate (Penny Candy Books 2019), and Run Little Chaski! (Barefoot Books 2021, JLG Gold Standard Selection, Oklahoma Book Awards Finalist). Mariana believes the love for reading is contagious and she’s visited over 200 schools around the world thanks to virtual technology. She’s the co-founder of LatinxPitch, a Twitter event that looks to boost the representation of Latino creators in children’s literature. Vampirita is Mariana’s first chapter book series. Just like Vampirita, she misses the grim gray skies of Lima but has learned to make some friends.
Laura Brenlla
Laura is an illustrator from Spain. She works all day illustrating children's books and creating animations in her house. In addition, she loves her dog Lena, a good cup of hot chocolate, and visiting ancient palaces with their beautiful gardens.
Reviews
“Moving can be tough for anyone, even vampires. Vampirita and her mom, Vamparo, both depicted in dark eye makeup and purple capes, have moved from the gray skies of Lima, Peru, to the fictional Sunny City. Mama implores Vampirita to remember to blend in, be friendly, and keep their vampire identities secret. But Vampirita dislikes her new saccharine community, and attempts to sabotage their stay by revealing their secret, hoping the neighbors will run them out of town. In the end, her ploys are met with friendly enthusiasm, particularly from her neighbors Molly and August. Digital illustrations are featured throughout and capture Vampirita’s endearing surliness, while a bright palette contrasts with the spooky elements. Llanos reinvents vampire lore to suit younger readers—Vampirita and Mama can be in the sun if they wear sunscreen, and their diet includes “crickets and worm sauce” empanadas and toast with hormiga (ant) marmalade. The English edition features Spanish words that are translated in an appended glossary. The humor and realistic themes of homesickness and representation of a blended family makes this worthy beyond Halloween season. VERDICT A charming early chapter book that will suit fans of Wednesday Addams and other comically dark characters.”
