TopicArchitecture, Biography & Autobiography / Historical, People & Places / Europe
Publication Year2005
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorBarbara J. Knox
Book SeriesCastles, Palaces and Tombs Ser.
FormatLibrary Binding
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2004-020986
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromSecond Grade
Dewey Decimal949.8/4
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisMeet the real Dracula in this gripping story of Romania's legendary Bran Castle--today known as Castle Dracula: Romania's Vampire Home. Adventure-seeking readers will learn how Bran Castle's most famous visitor--the fearsome Vlad the Impaler--defended a besieged nation while inspiring a legend of vampires and the undead. Four-color photos, maps, timelines and compelling narratives will enlighten students as they explore 700 years of Romanian history through the corridors and secret passageways of Castle Dracula., Meet the real Dracula in this gripping story of Romania's legendary Bran Castle-today known as Castle Dracula: Romania's Vampire Home. Adventure-seeking readers will learn how Bran Castle's most famous visitor-the fearsome Vlad the Impaler-defended a besieged nation while inspiring a legend of vampires and the undead. Four-color photos, maps, timelines and compelling narratives will enlighten students as they explore 700 years of Romanian history through the corridors and secret passageways of Castle Dracula.