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Tanya Landman is renowned for her thought-provoking, prize-winning novels including the beautifully “deft and dark”, Carnegie Medal-winning Buffalo Soldier. In 2019 she won the Scottish Teenage Book Prize for her critically acclaimed novella One Shot. Tanya says that she loves how writing allows her to daydream – something she was always in trouble for at school! She lives in Devon with her sons, a Siamese cat and two Labradors.
<p>"Carnegie Medal-winning author Tanya Landman has added this extraordinary Gothic classic to her superb series of retellings for publisher Barrington Stoke … It's no surprise that Stoker’s Gothic horror story popularised the vampire theme which has permeated literature and films alike, and now Landman’s stunning retelling – produced in an accessible format – means that that more readers can understand and enjoy it. The perfect introduction to the unforgettable world of Dracula!" – <em>Yorkshire Evening Post</em></p>
<p>"It's short, it's fast-paced but still maintains that totally chilling atmosphere … This is a great way to introduce young readers to the world of Gothic fiction and classic horror. It's spooky, smart and so incredibly engaging. Teachers, this one deserves a place on your classroom shelves!" — The Bearded Educator, reviewer</p>
Carnegie Medal winner Tanya Landman delivers a terrifyingly enthralling and truly accessible retelling of Bram Stoker’s legendary Gothic horror novel.
Bram Stoker's Dracula is a masterpiece of horror fiction in which he creates a nightmarish world of vampires, evil-doing and insanity.
A ship steered by a dead man…
A huge black dog springing from its deck…
A girl, sleepwalking towards disaster…
When rising young solicitor Jonathan Harker helps the mysterious and sinister Count Dracula purchase property in London he unleashes an evil that threatens to destroy the whole of humanity.
Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 9.
(Dyslexia-friendly)
- Captures the spine-chilling narrative of the classic text in a concise format without ever compromising on the impact of Stoker’s original, bringing an iconic classic to more readers
- Stoker’s masterpiece was instrumental in creating the vampire trope that has permeated Western popular culture
- With strong curriculum links, and accompanied by free, downloadable discussion guides, our classic retellings are perfectly suited to classroom use
- Tanya Landman is a bestselling and award-winning writer for teens, and the perfect author to bring Stoker’s terrifying tale and characters to life
- Classic retellings from Barrington Stoke are produced with our specialist design features and offer an accessible entry point to students who may struggle with the length or language of the original text. Retold by award-winning authors, incorporating key themes and scenes in a more concise format
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Biographical note
Tanya Landman is renowned for her thought-provoking, prize-winning novels including the beautifully “deft and dark”, Carnegie Medal-winning Buffalo Soldier. In 2019 she won the Scottish Teenage Book Prize for her critically acclaimed novella One Shot. Tanya says that she loves how writing allows her to daydream – something she was always in trouble for at school! She lives in Devon with her sons, a Siamese cat and two Labradors.