Melinda Beatty

Aug 12, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Charlene Chua |Lauren Eldridge |Christina Soontornvat |Melinda Beatty

Children will stay wide awake, day or night, to finish this funny sleepy-time story. Getting a good day’s rest is tough for a young vampire. Trying to settle down in his casket isn’t easy for little Vlad, what with the terrifying cacophony coming from outside. He complains about “CLICKETY CLACK” and “SKREEK” sounds, while an accompanying image depicts a smiling, pink-skinned letter carrier delivering mail.