The Silver Kiss by Annette Curtis Klause. New York: Delacorte Press, 1990.   Simon seems to understand Zoë’s loneliness and pain over her mother’s sickness. But there is something strange about Simon and when Zoë finds out what it is, her life may be in danger as well.

Ages 14-18

Genre: Horror/Supernatural – vampires

Appealing aspects of this book – teen romance; teen girls; vampires; conflict with parent; peer relationships

Uses for this book in schools – examinations of genre; local authors; vampire tales across time

Other books by this author:
Blood and Chocolate
Alien Secrets

Read the interview with this author at Children’s Literature Resources: http://www.cynthialeitichsmith.com/authillAnnetteCurtisKlause.htm

Recommendations:
Booklist
School Library Journal
VOYA
Wilson Senior High School Catalog