In "Companions of the Night" by Vivian Vande Velde, six specific events unfold around a teenage girl named Kerry. After a late-night errand to the local convenience store, she encounters a mysterious young man named Ethan, who reveals he is a vampire. As they navigate a night filled with conflict, danger, and the supernatural, Kerry must confront her fears and make tough decisions about trust and loyalty. The story explores themes of friendship and the complexity of human emotions, all while highlighting the allure and perils of the unknown. Kerry’s instincts and courage are put to the test in a world far darker than she ever imagined. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called H Supernatural .

There are 228 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2002 by Houghton Mifflin .

Vivian Vande Velde is the author of many popular novels about ghosts, mystery and the occult. She lives in New York, USA.