Tabi and the Vampire is an exciting tween book for ages 9 through 12 that appeals to all ages. 8-year old Tabi becomes friends with Kendra, who looks like a teenage vampire, in a bookstore. As Tabi and Kendra's friendship grows, lonely Kendra becomes more and more a part of Tabi's family. But how will her parents deal with Tabi bringing a teenage vampire home for dinner? Kendra helps Tabi deal with bullies at school. Tabi helps Kendra deal with loneliness and family. Without knowing exactly how, Tabi is determined to help Kendra. Kendra finds support and belonging she didn't realize she was missing when she fails to scare Tabi in the bookstore where they met. This tween story about friendship and family, caring and support will keep your pre-teen or teenager interested without exposing them to inappropriate topics. The family friendly story is fresh, current, and addresses peer pressure, bullies, dating pressure, military families, and dealing with people who are different. Find out if Tabi gets her question answered: Are vampires real?