My Vampire Vs. Your Werewolf

by Paul Tobin

Overview

Gabe and Hayden have a vampire.
Joon and Tradd have a werewolf.
And they're going to fight.

After modern society pushed monsters into hiding, the Crafters Guild was formed: An organization of humans and other creatures intent on creating community amongst these exiled beings and combating the decline in monster mental health. Their solution? A no-holds-barred clash of the titans, where two monsters can fight it out with no limits. With young coaches like Gabe, Hayden, Joon, and Tradd to guide them, the monsters must prepare for a battle that will test their strengths, smarts, and special abilities. But it's just a friendly competition-nothing could possibly go wrong…right?

My Vampire vs. Your Werewolf is the first in an epic horror series from bestselling author Paul Tobin featuring all your favorite monsters--from mummies and ghosts, to dragons and zombies, and witches and warlocks--daring to answer the question: Who would win in a fight?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781547615643
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	09/03/2024
Series:	The Versus Series
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	1,050,276
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Paul Tobin is a New York Times-bestselling author. “Bandette,” drawn by Colleen Coover, was awarded the Eisner Award for Best Digital Series in 2013, 2016, and 2017; it was a finalist for the Oregon Book Award for Graphic Literature in 2016. Paul's graphic novel “I Was the Cat,” created with artist Benjamin Dewey, was nominated for an Eisner in 2015. “Colder,” the horror comic he created with artist Juan Ferreyra, was also nominated that same year. Paul's comic book adaptations of other media include “Plants Vs. Zombies,” “Angry Birds,” and “The Witcher.” In 2021, he and frequent “Plants Vs. Zombies” artist Ron Chan will present their new graphic novel “Earth Boy.”


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Editorial Reviews

“A fun twist on a classic monster feud.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Tobin (the Plants vs. Zombies series) crafts a creature feature delight in this uproarious series launch . . . Tobin delivers a richly imagined world.” —Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

06/03/2024

Tobin (the Plants vs. Zombies series) crafts a creature feature delight in this uproarious series launch. When monsters are banned from contemporary society, the Crafters Guild is born. Led by a witch, the Guild aims to maintain monster culture—and creature morale—by seeking out cryptids and arranging sanctioned fights between them. Finally allowed to seek out their first monster, budding Guild Trainers and nine-year-old best friends Gabe and Hayden break into the legendary vampire Count Durstan’s Welsh castle and invite him to fight a werewolf. Meanwhile, in Detroit, Trainers Joon and Tradd track werewolf Redd to his warehouse lair and offer him an opportunity to battle a vampire. Meeting at Camp Falsehood in Washington State, the Trainers are preparing their monsters for battle when a storm leaves the children alone with the creatures and no Guild Wardens or Crafters to safeguard them from the assumed-bloodthirsty fiends. Tobin delivers a richly imagined world brimming with self-sufficient characters and monsters that break the mold. It’s an amusing take on how one’s differences can be their strength—even the ones that can kill. The book’s cover depicts the human cast with varying skin tones. Ages 8–12. (Sept.)

Publishers Weekly

2024-07-04
Four young Trainers prepare for a Versus battle of epic proportions.

Nine-year-olds Gabe Basuldua and Hayden Fracasso and 10-year-olds Joon Baker and Tradd Risso are on opposing Trainer teams within the Crafters Guild. The guild, a secret society that specializes in monster battles, exists not only to protect civilians from roving monsters but to integrate monsters into a world where they can safely express their true natures; being pushed into hiding has been bad for monsters’ mental health. Using medallions made by the Crafters Guild witches, Trainers can protect themselves from specific monsters, allowing them to locate and train those creatures for battle. After intense studying, Gabe and Hayden find Count Drustan, the perfect vampire to enter battle with. Similarly, Joon and Tradd locate a werewolf named Redd Sampayo and convince him to fight for them. With their monsters registered and their medallions in hand, all that’s left for these Trainers is to set their monsters up for battle. So, who will win, vampire or werewolf? Set in Tacoma, Washington, this comedic, action-filled tale meshes interesting characters and worldbuilding with a classic vampire versus werewolf narrative. Alternating points of view and quick pacing make this an enjoyable and entertaining read that’s perfect for Pokémon fans. Hayden and Tradd are white, Joon is Korean American, and Gabe has dark skin and “wiry black hair.”

A fun twist on a classic monster feud.(Paranormal. 8-12)

Kirkus Reviews