Fake Blood

"Whitney Gardner puts an unexpected twist on the classic dilemma of how to be yourself. Full of cleverness, charm, and—most importantly—vampires, FAKE BLOOD gives readers a fresh new voice and a taste of something truly special." (Booki Vivat, the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of FRAZZLED)

“FAKE BLOOD is a sweet and funny book with a surprise ending and plenty of winks for lovers of vampire fiction — but more than that, it’s a story about trying on identities and learning to be comfortable with yourself.” (Molly Knox Ostertag, author-illustrator of The Witch Boy)

“Charming, hilarious, and full of vampires . . . my favorite kind of graphic novel!” (James Riley, New York Times bestselling author of Story Thieves)

*"“[T]hink Raina Telgemeier with a Noelle Stevenson slant…Gardner's middle school romp is a magnum opus.” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

"Gardner’s tale, which includes a share of lighthearted pokes at the Twilight series, is a fun romp through sixth grade." (Publishers Weekly)

"The dialogue and pop culture references in this graphic novel are LOL funny." (Girls Life)

Whitney Gardner is an author, illustrator, and coffee addict. Originally from New York, she studied design and worked as an art teacher and school librarian before moving to Victoria, British Columbia, where she lives by the Salish Sea with her husband and two pugs. In the rare moment Whitney isn’t writing or drawing, she’s likely to be reading comics, knitting, or roasting coffee. Her books include the YA novels You’re Welcome, Universe; Chaotic Good; and the middle grade graphic novel Fake Blood.