A VAMPIRE IS NOT A PET BY LEXI REES

 Ad – review. I was sent a copy of this book for review purposes and all thoughts are my own.


Today I am involved in the book tour for A Vampire is not a pet by Lexi Rees. Lexi Rees was born in Scotland but now lives down south where she’s slave to carrot obsessed gelding, a frisky mare, a dog who’s convinced he’s not been fed in a month, and a house of hungry boys.


She writes action-packed adventures and fun activity books for children. She’s passionate about reducing her footprint on the planet and becoming more self-sufficient.


She has an active programme of school visits and other events, is a Book PenPal for three primary schools, and runs a free online #kidsclub and newsletter which includes book recommendations and creative writing activities.


About the book

Yasmin REALLY wants a pet. A cat, a dog—she’d even settle for a snake. After all, there’s hardly anything Yasmin is afraid of… unless you count ghosts, zombies, monsters, and maybe custard. But Velma wasn’t the pet Yasmin expected. For starters, there are the fangs. And, well… she’s a vampire.


From classroom chaos and dental disasters to a blood bank heist (don’t ask), the world’s worst cow impressions (really don’t ask), and a Halloween party wild enough to wake the dead, Yasmin and Velma are about to have the time of their (after)lives.


As the mayhem piles up, Yasmin starts to wonder… could a vampire be the most fang-tastic pet ever?



A Vampire Is Not A Pet is a fun and entertaining read for children 6-8 years. The storyline is amusing with the chaos and events that unfold through out. These are sure to be appealing with children as they bring joy and laughter to the story. We love the concept of a child who is absolutely desperate for a pet and how instead she ends up with a vampire.  The desperation for a pet is sure to be relatable with many children, as well as other themes such as not enjoying green foods and anxiety about a trip to the dentist being a few examples. Short chapters and big font makes the story easy for children to read independently although parents will enjoy the story too. 

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