Shan, D. (2002). Cirque du freak : a living nightmare, vol. i. New York, NY: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
The first novel in the Saga of Darren Shan by Darren Shan, this book is full of excitement, mystery, and adventure. As Darren and Steve attend the freak show that has come to town, they quickly realize that their actions will not be taken lightly. After taking Madam Octa, Mr. Crepsley's poisonous spider, Darren creates his first problem with the vampire. Action escalates as the spider bites Steve which lands him on what appears to be his death bed until Darren ends up making a deal to be the vampire's assistant in order to spare his life. The forshadowing through different methods such as the character's behaviors and actions in this story kept me from putting the book down. It was easy to see why children enjoy this book so much.
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