DEPARTMENT 19

Author (last name first):
Hill, Will

Publisher, Date of Publication: 

Razorbill, ©2011

Grade Level/ or Age Level: 

9th-12th

Classification:  Fiction


Department 19 takes the stories, past and present, of monsters, vampires and werewolves to a new level. Mary Shelly "Frankenstein" and Bram Stoker's "Dracula" are used as the foundation of Department 19. Jamie Carpenter's life changes the day his dad is shot and killed. A few years later, vampires kidnap Jamie's mum and tries to kill Jamie. Fortunately a "huge man" with bolts in his neck and mismatched arms save Jamie's life. From thereon, Jamie is thrust into the world of Department 19,"where books on monsters, vampires and werewolves weren't fiction, but history lessons."
Department 19 is written with visual descriptions of locations, weaponry and what not, which gives a realistic vibe. The author clearly knows a lot about the characters in the afore mentioned books and weaves them into a seamless story. This book is great for readers interested in vampires, and other monsters.

Reviewed By: Tomii Adelakun (Midwestern State University Student)