Vampirates: Empire Of Night by Justin Somper

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (December 5, 2011)
• Language: English
• Buy the Book: Amazon

     Determined to stake their claim on the dark waters, renegade Vampirates are expanding. But the Pirate Federation and the once-neutral Nocturnal Vampirates are determined to thwart their efforts and destroy every rebel Vampirate ship in sight. Meanwhile, shocking secrets about their family history have twins Connor and Grace questioning every allegiance they've ever made. There's a bloody battle brewing on the seas, and one thing is tragically clear: This time, no ship is safe.

     I know what you're thinking, "vampires? Has Faith gone to the dark side?" Well, the answer is no, these vampires are the real deal, not the sparkly ones that have relationship problems and give birth to creepy monsters. Lol no, these are pirates, and they rock. This book was definitely the saddest and it made me (almost) cry twice. There are many deaths in this book, but I'm not going to tell you who dies because that would just give it all away. I love how Justin Somper mixed the pirates and vampires together in these books, it makes the vampires far less detestable, and you get a lot of cool battle scenes that get you on the edge of your seat. I liked how Grace and Connor finally had to face what they are, and they chose the good side. And an added bonus, Grace finally sorts out her feelings (I said they don't have relationship problems but everybody does once in a while right?) and she picks Lorcan. (That's good cuz I called dibs on Johnny anyway :P) This book was pretty clean except for one word (only repeated twice) and kissing. (Grace kissing Johnny when she's dating Lorcan *rolls eyes*)


      I didn't like how Cheng Li said that word and then Connor repeated it, it was funny, but it was the last thing expected, especially from Cheng Li! I also didn't like how some important people died, and some of the said people were vampire-ified! At least they aren't totally gone.

     My favorite characters in the book were definitely Johnny, he's the cowboy vampirate, and he is totally awesome! He is a bad boy, but he has other sides to him also, making him a hard nut to crack. He is completely in love with Grace, and tries to steal her away from Lorcan. I have to say Jez, well, Stukely now, and Bart too. Stukely is the funny guy, but he's also killer at sword fighting, literally! And Bart is the sweetest guy ever, he's so awesome and hilarious. My favorite female character is Darcy Flotsam, she is a flapper, and also Grace's best friend. She is really cool, and she always knows when something is up with Grace, and she always tells Grace exactly what she needs to feel better.


     My least favorite characters were Lady Lola because she killed one of the main charris that should not have been killed. Also Lola's girls, who killed another person who should not have been killed. (They are pretty cool though- the girls not Lola-) I always have to say Moonshine too, even though he isn't really in this book that much. He's just... icky. lol

     A few notes about the book, firstly, this is NOT the first one, read the first one first to know what is going on! Secondly it can be kinda freaky sometimes, and pretty violent, like, decapitating violent. Also, as I said above, there is one word, but just that one, only said twice. Finally, read these books! You won't be sorry!

Vlog Review: How to Be a Pirate (How to Train your Dragon #2) by Cressida Cowell

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (February 1, 2010)
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Follows the further adventures and misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III as his Viking training continues and his father leads a stranger and the Hairy Hooligans to the Isle of Skullions in search of a pirate's treasure.

Sinbad Movie Review

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My summary:

Sinbad is a pirate and his best friend is a prince. When monsters attack the prince's ship while Sinbad is trying to RAID him they kill the monster and like old times they are friends again. Sinbad gets dragged under the water by one of the monsters tentacles and meets the goddess of chaos and she tells him if he gets the book of peace for her she would make him filthy rich. He agrees and one night he is at a party that his best friend, the prince, was having when the goddess of chaos betrays him. She steels the book of peace and turns into Sinbad to steel it! He is blamed for steeling the book of peace and they throw him in jail. His friend takes his place for Sinbad to find the book and get it back in three days. If Sinbad fails, his friend will be beheaded. If Sinbad fails to get the book but comes back anyway Sinbad will be beheaded. He stets of on a adventure finding his friend's girlfriend below deck and she comes with him on this exciting adventure. Find out more by WATCHING it.

I loved this movie. I liked it because Sinbad is a pirate and he is funny and likes taking risks and never thinks of everything. I also liked it because it was cute and scary at some parts. I liked the voices and the people. SO all in all it might be old but, it is great fun and i think they should make a new one. (F.Y.I i did not get the description on Amazon i wrote it!) Please watch this it is amazing!

Review: Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean by Justin Somper

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316014443
• ISBN-13: 978-0316014441
• Vampirates Website 

Twins, Connor and Grace, never dreamed that there was any truth to the Vampirate shanty their father sang to them before he died, but that was before the two were shipwrecked and separated from each other. For Connor, who is taken aboard a pirate ship, there's the chance to learn to swordfight, but for Grace, aboard a mysterious ship of vampire pirates, the danger is great. What will it take for them to find each other?

We listened to this book on Audio CD in the car together.  The reader was really good!  He had a British accent and used different voices for the characters.  Even his girl voices were good.  I was actually kind of surprised, as a mom, by how much I enjoyed this book.  It did have some battle scenes, and the vampirates do drink blood from "donors" on the ship.  There are a couple of deaths, but nothing very detailed.  Overall it was a very original idea and a fun read for the kids!  But, who cares about what I thought, here's what the kids have to say....

Reagan:

If you like pirates and vampires, you're in!  There were so many things that I liked about this book.  I love books about pirates, and my friend recommended this book to me, and I'm so glad I read it.  My favorite character was either Grace or the Vampirate Captain.  Grace was so demanding, she was so curious and would risk her own neck to find out the secrets of the Vampirate ship.  I liked the Captain because he was AWESOME!  He was so calm at frightening times, but could still command his crew.  I can't wait to read the next book!

Bransen:

This was one of my favorites!  It is my third favorite book.  I really liked how there were Vampirates in it because I've never heard of Vampirates before.  I thought that it was cool that Connor wouldn't give up believing that his sister was alive, even after no one else believed him.  My favorite character was either Lorkin or the Vampirate Captain.  Lorkin wanted to protect Grace from the evil vampire, and he did whatever he could to save her.  I liked the Captain because even though he was a vampire, he seemed nice.  I would recommend this book to boys and girls!  If you like battles, vampires, or pirates you'll love it!