Secrets of the Undead My Life Among the Undead: Book Three
Bibliographic Information:
Bragdon, C. M. (2011). Secrets of the undead my life among the undead: book three. S.ℓ: s.n..
Weekly Requirement:
Pleasure Reading Chapter Book Middle School/High School
Plot Description:
Secrets of the Undead My Life Among the Undead: Book Three is the third book in the My Life Among Undead series. It tells the story of Shelly Anderson, a human living in the magical land of Zephyr among vampires, welkies, and other magical creatures. Shelly works in the Zephyr Public Library and is offered a temporary position in the library at the Urbana School of Magic. Her vegetarian vampire boyfriend Eddie does not want her to go but won't tell her why. Shelly discovers that Eddie attended the school years ago and tries to unravel the mystery of what happened to him there. Shelly quickly sees that the Urbana School of Magic is filled with buried secrets from the past, including a ghost that haunts her dorm and a creepy school president with a questionable past. Shelly tries to uncover the truth but finds herself in danger. Can she find the answers she needs before it's too late?
Quantitative Reading Level:
Flesch-Kincaid 8.3
Qualitative Reading Analysis:
The book is told from Shelly's point of view in the first person. It is told in chronological order but also includes some flashbacks to scenes from Eddie's past. Colors are described in detail, especially Shelly's clothes and some of the rooms she enters. There is some foreshadowing as Shelly discovers clues to her mystery. The language is American English. Some cultural background is necessary to understand Shelly's references to mythical creatures such as vampires and pegasuses, and it is also necessary to understand Shelly's occasional references to pop culture.
Content Area:
Reading- Literature
Maine Common Core Content Area Standard:
English Language Art.
Curriculum Suggestion:
Suggestion for independent reading selection for grades 8-10.
Personal Thoughts:
This book is a great suggestion for reluctant readers who are interested in fantasy stories like Harry Potter or Twilight. It's an easy read for most high school students and the book's mystery, romance, and humor will hold their interest.
Series Information:
The My Life Among the Dead chronicles the story of Zephyr librarian Shelly Anderson and her romance with her boyfriend Eddie Van Helsing. The stories take place in the magical land of Zephyr that is filled with characters with magical powers. There are six books to date.
Key Characters:
Shelly Anderson- The main character of the story, Shelly lives in the magical land of Zephyr and has the ability to read the minds of the undead. Her boyfriend is Eddie Van Helsing. Eddie is her first boyfriend.
Eddie Van Helsing- Shelly's boyfriend. Eddie is a vegetarian vampire who cannot drink blood for medical reasons. Eddie is secretive about his past and blocks Shelly's telepathy when she tries to read his mind. Despite his secrets Eddie is a caring boyfriend who feels great affection for Shelly.
Harriet Legolas- Shelly's roommate at the Urbana College of Magic. Harriet is a nursing student who is not all that she seems.
Merrill Blackstone-The president of the Urbana College of Magic. Blackstone is creepy and acts like nothing is wrong when Shelly discovers the school's library account has no money. He also tries to hit on Shelly but she rejects him. Shelly believes Blackstone is hiding something and could have something to do with her boyfriend's secrets.
Rajah- The school janitor who cautions Shelly to stay away from Blackstone.
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