Ralph Is (Not) a Vampire

by Corinne V. Davies, El Ashfield (Illustrator)

This is a great follow-up to the first Ralph book, "Ralph is not a Superhero", and all those who were fans of that will love this. And that includes not just children - grown-ups (or at least those who understand that no-one is ever truly grown-up!) will revel in the humour, the insights, and the ingenious rhyming verse. I mention "insights", because this story, like the first one, is not just funny, but gives a glimpse of the real and serious predicament of nice people like Ralph who are not on the face of it very gifted or very attractive, and who consequently tend to get put down or bullied. But Ralph triumphs in the end, and his tormentors are discomfited. So it's a feel-good story too. Well done, Ralph! (Amazon)

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010