My Cousin, Dracula (Gruesomely Good and Monstrously Misunderstood) Alex Peart-Johnson 9781802630817

A laugh-out-loud twist on a classic gothic tale, a classic villain is turned into the good guy in this story that explores modern themes and issues.

'Jon can't believe it! His stomach has disappeared!'

Being half vampire, half human comes with its own unique challenges, but Jon didn't think it meant losing body parts! He's already worrying about the stupid long weekend ahead at Castle Dracula. Especially as no one at Castle Dracula likes humans. Even half ones.

But when monsters start suspiciously disappearing from Castle Dracula, it's up to Jon to save the day. Can he put aside his own problems aside and solve this monster mystery?

About the Gruesomely Good and Monstrously Misunderstood series:

Inspired by famous villainous characters from Gothic literature, this series turns tales upside down, making notorious villains into lovable protagonists. Fun, imaginative and slightly spooky, these light-hearted tales will take readers aged 7-9 into a vibrant world of monsters, vampires and hounds, and show how being a monster isn't as easy as it seems.

Alex was a writer whose words made children roar with laughter, whose creativity knew no limits. He loved deeply - his wife, his son, his pets. His goal was to help create a world where every child, especially those who felt lost or different, knew they belonged.

Maite Schmitt was born in a little town near Strasbourg in France. Growing up with lots of pets, Maite turned them into characters for her very own stories. After studying 2D animation, Maite made her own short films. She continues to work on animation as well as illustrating books.