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Fourteen-year-old orphaned twins Grace and Connor Tempest are together again aboard the pirate ship Diablo, but when an attack goes wrong and one of Connor's best friends is killed, Grace wants to find a way to keep her brother safe. Invited to spend a week at the Pirate Academy, Connor thrives, but Grace yearns for the life she knew among the vampirates--especially Lorcan, who blinded himself seeing to her safety. A ring he gave her allows her to walk the decks of the vampirates' ship through astral projection. Even though this is the second in the Vampirates series, following Demons of the Ocean (2006), it is easy to pick up the threads of the story, which sets plucky young people against Pirate Federation intrigue and the evil, renegade vampirates. This provides more of the swashbuckling action and horror-tinged fantasy that characterizes the series, which offers lots of appeal for reluctant readers. Diana Herald
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In this sequel to Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean, there's a traitor aboard the Diablo and enemies at every turn. As the danger intensifies, Grace discovers a place where her twin brother Connor could learn more about the pirate way without risking his life: the elite Pirate Academy. Will Connor choose an education by sea or by school, and will Grace be forced to follow him wherever he goes?
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Extreme Maritime Survival!,
By Amanda Richards (Georgetown, Guyana) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (HALL OF FAME) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Vampirates 2: Tide of Terror (Hardcover)
Short Attention Span Summary (SASS) of book one:1. Twins escape horrid fate 2. Fate decides to give it another shot 3. They get separated at sea 4. One gets to talk like a pirate every day 5. The other's with a crew that sucks 6. Reunited, and it feels so good Following right on the heels of Demons of the Ocean, "Tide of Terror" opens with a night surfer aggressively riding the waves of a deserted cove until the very waves give up the fight, depositing him gently on the sandy shore. Within a few pages however, we learn that this is no ordinary surfer, as the unexpected appearance of a brilliant moonbeam sways him from his intended mission. Meanwhile, back on The Diablo ..... "Sound the cannon!" A pirate attack By eights and by fours Time to plunder and sack Victory cries Soon silenced for good An error of judgment The target withstood Following this great debacle, Connor and Grace (who are both aboard the pirate ship "The Diablo") have to make a tough career decision. Connor needs little convincing, but Grace feels her heart tugging in another direction, towards the Vampirate ship and Lorcan, the vampire who sacrificed his future to protect her. A temporary respite is granted as the twins are permitted a one week all-expenses-paid trip to the Pirate Academy, where they renew an acquaintance and make some new ones. Despite his early misconceptions, Connor adapts easily to the Academy way of life, and impresses the tutors with his piratical prowess. Meanwhile, on the Vampirate ship ...... Things are NOT going well. Although this is a continuation of the first book, there's enough background information to make it possible to enjoy this even if you haven't read the first (but you really SHOULD read it anyway). Book two is a little slower, and more predictable, but there are both page-turning moments and dramatic twists, setting the stage for book three, Blood Captain. Recommended for swash-buckling, blood-thirsty readers from nine and up. Amanda Richards
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Extreme Maritime Survival!,
By Amanda Richards - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Vampirates 2: Tide of Terror (Hardcover)
Short Attention Span Summary (SASS) of book one:1. Twins escape horrid fate 2. Fate decides to give it another shot 3. They get separated at sea 4. One gets to talk like a pirate every day 5. The other's with a crew that sucks 6. Reunited, and it feels so good Following right on the heels of Demons of the Ocean, "Tide of Terror" opens with a night surfer aggressively riding the waves of a deserted cove until the very waves give up the fight, depositing him gently on the sandy shore. Within a few pages however, we learn that this is no ordinary surfer, as the unexpected appearance of a brilliant moonbeam sways him from his intended mission. Meanwhile, back on The Diablo ..... "Sound the cannon!" A pirate attack By eights and by fours Time to plunder and sack Victory cries Soon silenced for good An error of judgment The target withstood Following this great debacle, Connor and Grace (who are both aboard the pirate ship "The Diablo") have to make a tough career decision. Connor needs little convincing, but Grace feels her heart tugging in another direction, towards the Vampirate ship and Lorcan, the vampire who sacrificed his future to protect her. A temporary respite is granted as the twins are permitted a one week all-expenses-paid trip to the Pirate Academy, where they renew an acquaintance and make some new ones. Despite his early misconceptions, Connor adapts easily to the Academy way of life, and impresses the tutors with his piratical prowess. Meanwhile, on the Vampirate ship ...... Things are NOT going well. Although this is a continuation of the first book, there's enough background information to make it possible to enjoy this even if you haven't read the first (but you really SHOULD read it anyway). Book two is a little slower, and more predictable, but there are both page-turning moments and dramatic twists, setting the stage for book three, Blood Captain. Recommended for swash-buckling, blood-thirsty readers from nine and up. Amanda Richards, October 3, 2008 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent Addition to the Series,
By Chelle "Chelle" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Vampirates 2: Tide of Terror (Hardcover)
If you were a fan of 'Demons of the Ocean' - and I highly recommend reading that prior to digging into 'Tide of Terror' - there are a couple of things to keep in mind about this second installment in the series. First, this story definitely focuses on Connor; both twins are aboard the Diablo, and Connor is learning to live the pirate life. And while Grace adopts a happy front for her brother, she misses the vampirate captain and finds herself constantly thinking about Lorcan. For me, the emotional underpinning of 'Demons' was entirely wrapped up in Grace and Lorcan; the vampirate's absence in 'Tide of Terror' sucks a little of that emotion out, but there's enough to sustain the story, and there's certainly the promise of what is to come.Now, because both twins are in the same place for the majority of the novel the narration doesn't swap between them; this, unfortunately, does not lend the story the same sense of tension and urgency, but it doesn't detract from the need to consume the book, either. One of the best things about the Vampirates series is that you come to care a great deal about the characters; you want to know more, to follow them on their journeys, no matter what. After I finished this one I couldn't wait for 'Blood Captain' - it's really, really good, by the way - and now the wait until the next installment will seem even longer. I've had great success recommending this series to younger readers; each one came back and asked for the next, which is surely a benchmark of Somper's success. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Vampirates are a favorite of my son.,
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This review is from: Vampirates 2: Tide of Terror (Hardcover)
My 10 year old son loved the fitst Vampirates book. He is thoroughly enjoing this the 2nd in the series.
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