Summer Vamp (A Graphic Novel)

What happens when a very human kid ends up at the wrong summer camp—FOR VAMPIRES?! This quirky and heartwarming graphic novel about making friends and getting in trouble is perfect for fans of Witches of Brooklyn.

After a lackluster school year, Maya anticipates an even more disappointing summer. The only thing she’s looking forward to is cooking and mixing ingredients in the kitchen, which these days brings her more joy than mingling with her peers. But when her dad’s girlfriend registers her for culinary summer camp, Maya’s spirits soar. Finally, a summer filled with baking pastries and cooking pasta!

Or not.

Something feels off from the moment Maya arrives. Why do all the kids have pointy fangs? And why does everyone recoil at the mention of garlic? Turns out that Maya isn’t at culinary camp—she’s accidentally enrolled at a camp for VAMPIRES!

Violet Chan Karim delivers a delightfully illustrated adventure that captures the awkwardness of being the odd one out while celebrating the unexpected friendships that can bloom in the strangest places. Maya’s journey from fish-out-of-water to finding her place among her fanged campmates is both hilarious and touching. With expressive artwork and genuine heart, this graphic novel explores themes of acceptance, courage, and the power of being yourself—even when you’re surrounded by creatures of the night.

Perfect for middle-grade readers who love humorous, action-packed stories with a supernatural twist. Whether your young reader is a graphic novel devotee or just discovering the format, Summer Vamp promises a summer adventure they won’t forget.

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