(4) K-3 Autobiographies You Never Thought You'd Read series. Introducing Bram Stoker's fictional vampire in an autobiographical format, this volume attempts to answer questions about Dracula using "source" material and connects historical figure Vlad the Impaler with Stoker's character. The setup is hokey and the content slim, but kids will learn the basics about this literary character. The illustrations are mildly amusing. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Autobiographies You Never Thought You'd Read titles: Bigfoot and Count Dracula.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(4) 4-6 Graphic Planet: Graphic Horror series. Illustrated by Brian Miroglio. These comic-book versions of classic and original horror tales are generally well served by the format (though the font is tiny). The dark-toned illustrations help build suspense, and characters are clearly delineated as good or evil. Readers unfamiliar with the originals may be inspired to seek them out. Most stories feature violence but not an abundance of gore. Review covers these Graphic Planet: Graphic Horror titles: Frankenstein, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, The Creature from the Depths, Mummy, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and Werewolf.

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister