Scaredy Bat and the Frozen Vampires

Scaredy Bat and the Frozen Vampiresicon

by Marina J. Bowman

Illustrated by Yevheniia Lisovaya

Publisher
Code Pineapple
Publication
Oct 13, 2021
Format
Paperback/Softback
Illustrated
Yes
Price
15.99
Dimensions
5.5 x 8.5
ISBN
9781950341061
Pages
116
Age
7 - 10 years
Category
Middle Grade FictionJuvenile Fiction

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Description

She’s a smart little vampire. But she’s terrified of everything. Can she summon some courage, or will the royal wedding be ruined? Ellie "Scaredy Bat" Spark is a 12 year old vampire that loves solving mysteries, but is afraid of...everything. She's afraid of spiders, clowns, and loud noises -- just to name a few. And her pesky sister Penny never lets her forget it. But with a little courage and help from her friends, Ellie just might achieve her dream of becoming a real detective. When Ellie attends the royal vampire wedding, all she can think about is her wish to solve a real mystery. The next thing she knows, the entire wedding and all its guests have been frozen solid! If the wedding doesn't happen in time, Ellie's life will change forever. Can Ellie swallow her fright to solve the mystery, before it's too late? Scaredy Bat and the Frozen Vampires is the first book in the enchanting Scaredy Bat middle grade supernatural mystery series. If you like brave heroines, family-friendly humor, and interactive crime solving, then you'll love Marina Bowman's fast-paced mystery. Get Scaredy Bat and the Frozen Vampires and join Ellie as she solves crime, one fear at a time!

Awards & Endorsements

Award
BlueInk, Notable Book Starred Review

BookLife, Editor's Pick

Readers' Favorite, 5-Star Review
Review
"A fun and ambitious first entry in a fantasy series about tween investigators." ―Kirkus Reviews

"In all, young sleuths will enjoy this amusing mystery, and be thrilled to learn that there are many more installments of Ellie's adventures to savor." ―BlueInk, Notable Book Starred Review

"Ultimately this book creates a likable cast of characters and sets the stage for an entertaining series of mysteries to come." ―BookLife, Editor's Pick

Author(s)

Marina J. Bowman

Marina J. Bowman

Marina J. Bowman is a writer and explorer who travels the world searching for wildly fantastical stories to share with her readers. Ever since she was a child, she has been fascinated with uncovering long lost secrets and chasing the mythical, magical, and supernatural. For her current story, Marina is investigating Pineapple Cove, a mysterious island located somewhere in the Atlantic.

Marina enjoys sailing, flying, and nearly all other forms of transportation. She never strays far from the ocean for long, as it brings her both inspiration and peace. She stays away from the spotlight to maintain privacy and ensure the more unpleasant secrets she uncovers don’t catch up with her.

As a matter of survival, Marina nearly always communicates with the public through her representative, Devin Cowick. Ms. Cowick is an entrepreneur who shares Marina’s passion for travel and creative storytelling and is the co-founder of Code Pineapple.

Marina’s last name is pronounced baʊmən, and rhymes with “now then."

Illustrator(s)

Yevheniia Lisovaya

Yevheniia Lisovaya

Yevheniia (Jenny) is from Odessa in Ukraine but has been staying in the UK to keep safe. She has illustrated more than 300 art projects. "When I was a child my biggest dream was to be children’s illustrator and I still can’t believe that my dream has come true . I love my work because I help bring stories to come alive. I love to see how children react to my characters and enjoy each detail of the books I draw."