My Cousin, Dracula (Gruesomely Good and Monstrously Misunderstood) - Alex Peart-Johnson

A laugh-out-loud twist on a classic gothic tale, a classic villain is turned into the good guy in this story that explores modern themes and issues. ‘Jon can’t believe it! His stomach has disappeared!’Being half vampire, half human comes with its own unique challenges, but Jon didn’t think it meant losing body parts! He’s already worrying about the stupid long weekend ahead at Castle Dracula. Especially as no one at Castle Dracula likes humans. Even half ones. But when monsters start suspiciously disappearing from Castle Dracula, it’s up to Jon to save the day. Can he put aside his own problems aside and solve this monster mystery?About the Gruesomely Good and Monstrously Misunderstood series:Inspired by famous villainous characters from Gothic literature, this series turns tales upside down, making notorious villains into lovable protagonists. Fun, imaginative and slightly spooky, these light-hearted tales will take readers aged 7-9 into a vibrant world of monsters, vampires and hounds, and show how being a monster isn’t as easy as it seems.