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title: "The Vampire's Assistant: The Saga of Darren Shan, Book 2"
price: "$38"
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# 4.6/5 stars from 1,552 readers Book #2 in bestselling saga Top-rated horror & fantasy blend The Vampire's Assistant: The Saga of Darren Shan, Book 2

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## Summary

> 🩸 Sink your teeth into the saga everyone’s talking about!

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- **What is this?** The Vampire's Assistant: The Saga of Darren Shan, Book 2
- **How much does it cost?** $38 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Epic Sequel Experience:** Book 2 in the saga keeps the adrenaline high and the story gripping.
- • **Collector’s Must-Have:** New store stock with a unique toy inside—adult supervision recommended for that exclusive touch.
- • **Dive into a Cult Classic:** Join 1,552+ readers who rate this thrilling horror-fantasy at 4.6 stars.
- • **Unmatched Re-readability:** Fans rave about its timeless appeal from high school to adulthood—don’t miss out on the hype.
- • **Perfect Blend of Horror & Fantasy:** Ranked top 400 in Horror & Fantasy for children—experience the genre-defining saga.

## Overview

The Vampire's Assistant: The Saga of Darren Shan, Book 2 is a bestselling horror-fantasy paperback with a 4.6-star rating from over 1,500 readers. Ranked highly in children’s horror and fantasy categories, this sequel continues the gripping story with a unique collectible toy included, making it a must-have for fans and collectors alike.

## Description

Buy The Vampire's Assistant: The Saga of Darren Shan, Book 2 paperback / softback by Shan, Darren (ISBN: 9780006755135) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: Brilliant - I have read the series of Darren Shan numerous times and it never seems to bores me I read them when I was in high school and am still reading them now at the age of nineteen and they still have the same effect on me people who are looking for a good read and like bloody horrors perfect read
Review: Epic. - The Vampire's Assistant (The Saga of Darren Shan, Book 2) Darren Shan 492 Customer Reviews Read Now Read Now This price was set by the publisher. Darren Shan's real name is Darren O'Shaughnessy (pronounced O-Shock-Nessy, though it can also be pronounced O-Shawn-Essy or O-Shan-essy). Although he is Irish, he was born in 1972 in London. He moved to Limerick in Ireland with his parents and younger brot… Read More on the Author's Page See the Series Page Books in this Bundle (6 Books) “What is a hero but a person who lays everything on the line for the But my friends were the most important thing in my life, apart from my ” You can’t really hate someone who has your best interests at heart.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 118,804 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 544 in Horror & Ghost Stories for Children 2,542 in Fantasy for Children 3,153 in Action & Adventure for Children (Books) |
| Book 2 of 12  | Cirque Du Freak, the Saga of Darren Shan |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,553) |
| Dimensions  | 19.71 x 1.12 x 12.9 cm |
| Edition  | paperback / softback |
| ISBN-10  | 0006755135 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0006755135 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 176 pages |
| Publication date  | 5 Feb. 2009 |
| Publisher  | HarperCollinsChildrensBooks |
| Reading age  | 9 - 11 years |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant
*by M***N on 13 March 2016*

I have read the series of Darren Shan numerous times and it never seems to bores me I read them when I was in high school and am still reading them now at the age of nineteen and they still have the same effect on me people who are looking for a good read and like bloody horrors perfect read

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Epic.
*by A***Y on 12 February 2019*

The Vampire's Assistant (The Saga of Darren Shan, Book 2) Darren Shan 492 Customer Reviews Read Now Read Now This price was set by the publisher. Darren Shan's real name is Darren O'Shaughnessy (pronounced O-Shock-Nessy, though it can also be pronounced O-Shawn-Essy or O-Shan-essy). Although he is Irish, he was born in 1972 in London. He moved to Limerick in Ireland with his parents and younger brot… Read More on the Author's Page See the Series Page Books in this Bundle (6 Books) “What is a hero but a person who lays everything on the line for the But my friends were the most important thing in my life, apart from my ” You can’t really hate someone who has your best interests at heart.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A book that engages youngsters in reading!
*by S***M on 6 July 2015*

Whilst this is not an example of fine literature, it targets its intended audience very skilfully by 1) using a young, 'everyday' language that moves the reader forward swiftly with constant expectation and growing excitement and, 2) ending most chapters on a 'knife's edge'. I am using these books with young teenage boys who would not normally choose to pick up a book - and they are delighted with the story and want only to keep on reading. (We recently finished book 1 in this series and I was nagged/begged to get book 2). Well done to the writer! He is succeeding where many others fail, and I am enjoying the privilege of sharing with my students the adventure he has provided.

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