Family Ties — John Zakour; Katrina Kahler

Another fabulous book for kids 9 - 12...Book 6 - Family Ties continues the story of Nina the friendly vampire as she is challenged with a new dilemma. Her crush, Jimmy has discovered that his mother is missing and he asks Nina's family to help him find her. Jimmy travels with Nina and her family to the land of their origins where they find themselves face to face with not only dark vampires but vampire hunters as well. Nina thinks there are times when having a mom who is a super vampire is a bit of a pain in the butt. However, this time, Nina is extremely glad that her mother is so powerful.Complete with dark mummies, a flying-winged Saint Bernard dog, and scarecrow hunters on the backs of swooping hawks, this book is filled with action, humor, and life lessons as well. It is another great story that will keep you entertained right through until the end.