Released as part of the World Book Day celebrations, this delightful spin-off features the brave and slightly "gothic" little vampire, Amelia Fang. In this adventure, Amelia and her diverse group of friends in Nocturnia are excited to celebrate World Book Day, but things go awry when a literal bookworm begins eating through the library’s most precious stories. Amelia must lead her gang—including Florence the yeti and Grimaldi the reaper—on a mission to stop the creature before the world’s history is lost forever. Laura Ellen Anderson’s world-building is imaginative and funny, subverting traditional "scary" tropes by making the monsters the lovable protagonists. The book is filled with puns (like "Great Ghouls' School") and features the author’s own charming and expressive illustrations. It celebrates the importance of libraries, reading, and the preservation of stories. The narrative is fast-paced and accessible, making it an excellent entry point for new readers to the Amelia Fang series. It perfectly captures the spirit of inclusivity and the joy of imagination, reminding us that even in a world of ghosts and vampires, the most powerful thing of all is a good book and a loyal group of friends.
