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The Return of the Vampire

by Caroline B. Cooney

Wishes can be deadly. Beauty. That is what Devnee wishes for with all her heart. She is tired of feeling plain and dull. Tired of being ordinary and forgettable. If only she were beautiful, the rest would follow - acceptance, friendship... love. Devnee's family has just moved to the strange dark house with the circular tower. There Devnee's wish will be heard, and answered. Because he lives in the tower "I will give you beauty, my dear," the vampire purrs. And in return, Devnee will give him what he desires. But as Devnee wishes for more, so does the vampire. And soon, it is too late. She has wished for too much.

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?