Gr 6-10 Alex Van Helsing always believed he was a normal teen who just happened to possess a legendary last name. All that changes when he begins to experience strange sensations and is involved in the bizarre death of a student at Frayling Prep. His parents decide to send Alex to Switzerland in order to attend Glenarvon Academy near Lake Geneva. Alex's dreams of a new beginning are shattered when he is attacked by a vampire on his second day. He must now face the realization that his instincts about supernaturals have been right all along and that they do indeed exist. Mr. Sangster, Alex's teacher, reveals to him that the Van Helsings have always been an integral part of the Polidorium, a secret organization of vampire-hunters. The Polidorium is in Lake Geneva to find the Scholomance, a vampire stronghold under the leadership of an ancient vampire known as Icemaker. When the vampires take captive two of Alex's friends, the 14-year-old must take action. Henderson references Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" to weave a great story line full of action, suspense, and adventure. The satisfying story captivates readers with a modern-day spin of James Bond meets Dracula. It has lots of bite that will have readers thirsting for more."Donna Rosenblum, Floral Park Memorial High School, NY" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
Alex is a descendant of a great vampire-hunter line. He doesn't believe the stories until vampires start attacking people around his boarding school. Alex must then choose whether to follow the family tradition and save his friends or leave it all behind. Suspension of disbelief is difficult at times, but the combination of occult and hi-tech gadgetry may entice readers.
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