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The mansion on top of Benson Hill has been empty and boarded up for years. But a new family has moved in. A family that never ventures out during the day. Who are these creepy people –– especially the handsome, dark, and elusive Alexander Sterling? Or rather, what are they? Could the town... read more
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In her small town, dubbed "Dullsville," sixteen-year-old Raven -- a vampire-crazed goth-girl -- is an outcast. But not for long...
The intriguing and rumored-to-be haunted mansion on top of Benson Hill has stood vacant and boarded-up for years. That is, until its mysteriously strange new...
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Characters edit
- Raven Madison: The main character who is a goth girl and completely obsessed with vampires. She is funny and warmhearted. She loves all things dark and has since she was in kindergarten when her parents were still hippies. Soon later she meets a guy, Alexander and soon finds out he's a vampire and will soon change her life.
- Alexander Sterling: The main guy character, an outcast. Has long dark hair, chocolate brown eyes, really pale skin, shy and sensitive and an artist. He is a vampire. Raven calls him Gothic Guy or her Gothic Mate.Alexander also likes painting.
- Trevor Mitchell: A rich, popular soccer snob who is a total jerk to Raven but actually likes her. He has known Raven ever since kindergarten. It was "hate" at first sight. Haha. He may be a jerk but he just can't help it.
- Sarah Madison: Raven's mom, she used to be a hippy until Billy was born now she is a Corporate Cathy.
- Jameson: The creepy, yet sweet, butler for the family on Benson Hill. Raven called him Creepy Man.Also likes Ruby White.
- Matt Wells: Matt is Becky's crush and Trevor's best friend.
- Paul Madison: Raven's dad who used to be a hippy but is now about the Country Club and playing tennis.
- Ruby White: Ravens good friend from Armstrong travel agency where she used to work.In a relationship with Alexanders butler Jameson.
- William "Billy" Madison: Raven's brother, whom she calls Nerd Boy or Billy Boy.
- Becky Miller: A farm girl who is Raven's only friend.
- Jack Patterson: His dad owns the swanky department store, and Raven helped him break into the Mansion when he was a Senior.
- Mrs. Peevish: Raven's kindergarten teacher where she first revealed that she wanted to be a vampire.
- Mr. Harris: The P.E. and soccer coach.
- Janice Armstrong: Owner of Armstrong Travel where Ruby and Raven work.
- Miss Fay: The nosy algebra teacher
- Raven Madison: Main character. Gothic, wants to be a vampire all her life.
- Raven: A I-WANT-TO-BE-LIKE-VAMPIRE! goth girl.
- Jagger Maxwell: Vampire seeking revenge on Alexander for not making his twin sister, Luna, a vampire. Wants to make Raven his for eternity as revenge.
- Luna Maxwell: Jagger's twin sister. Used to be human but now turned vampire.
- Valentine Maxwell: Jagger and Luna's younger vampire brother.
Quotes edit
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“I want a relationship I can really sink my teeth into.”
Alexander Sterling -
“I was sent inside a lot during my childhood recesses. I was destined to take a recess from recess.”
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“I think the town has it backward. How can land that grows corn and wheat be worth less than land filled with sand traps?”
Raven Madison
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The official welcome sign to my town should read, “Welcome to Dullsville—bigger than a cave, but small enough to feel claustrophobic!”
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As I lay alone in my bed, I prayed for eternal darkness and a sun that never rose.
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“I’m sorry I’m late. I was waiting for the baby-sitter,” I confessed. “You have a baby?” “No, a brother!”
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“I want to be…a vampire!” I shouted, to the shock and amazement of Mrs. Peevish and my classmates. For a moment I thought she started to laugh; maybe she really did. The children sitting next to me inched away.
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And I’d have to say that I have been very lucky since I met your daughter.” My dad glared at him. “Oh, no, that’s not what I meant,” Alexander added.
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“Raven! What are you doing up so late? You have school tomorrow!” “What?” I said. The Hostess cherry pie that I had been eating fell to the floor, and my heart fell with it. “But I thought it was just the one time?” I said, panicked. “Sweet Raven. You have to go every day!” Every day? The words echoed inside my head. It was a life sentence!
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I was transforming into a swooning noodle-legged, goopy, googly-eyed, drippy marshmallow girl.
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He kissed me as if he were drinking me in and filling my heart and veins with love.
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SCHREIBER VAMPIRE KISSES II: KISSING COFFINS
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“I want a relationship I can finally sink my teeth into.”
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Setting & Locations edit
- Benson Hill Mansion: Long Abandoned House, Used To Be Owned By Alexander's Grandma
- Dullsville: What Alexander and Raven call the town.
First Sentence edit
It first happened when I was five.
Table of Contents edit
1.Little Monster
2.Dullsville
3.Monster Mash
4.Truth Or Scare
5.A Light In The Window
6.Exposed
7.Happy Halloween
8.Looking For Trouble
9.Living Hell
10.Working Ghoul
11.Mission Improbably
12.Quitting Time
13.A Girl Obsessed
14.Hot Pursuit
15.Gothic Guest
16.Chocolate-And-Vanilla Swirl
17.Dream Date
18.Movie Madness
19.The Snow Ball
20.Game Over
21.Darkness And Light
22.Deadline
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 9 in Vampire Kisses. (standard series)
Followed by Kissing Coffins.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Ellen Schreiber (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins Publishers
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 006009334X
Page Count: 197
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins Publishers
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 006009334X
Page Count: 197
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