Meyer, Stephenie. Eclipse. Little, Brown and Company, 2007. ISBN 0316160202. Ages 12-14.

Bella must choose between her friendship with Jacob, a werewolf, and her relationship with Edward, a vampire. But when Seattle is ravaged by a mysterious string of killings, the three of them need to decide whether their personal lives are more important than the well-being of an entire city. In this third book in the series, the author satisfies readers by bringing Edward and Bella together again as they continue to fight off Victoria and her new coven of vampires. Continuing on from the previous book, she further develops the triangle between them and Jacob. Older tween readers will find themselves torn between Edward's old-fashioned, gentleman ways and Jacob's passionate advances.

Meyer, Stephenie. New Moon. Little, Brown and Company, 2006. ISBN 0316160199. Ages 12-14.

When the Cullens, including her beloved Edward, leave Forks rather than risk revealing that they are vampires, it is almost too much for eighteen-year-old Bella to bear. But she finds solace in her friendship with Jacob; that is until he is drawn into a "cult" and changes in terrible ways. In the author's second book in the series, we find Bella falling apart after the loss of her true love, but picked up and put back together by a new love interest, Jacob Black. This installment introduces the werewolves, and forces older tweens to choose between their loyalty to Edward and their interest in Jacob. Tweens will also be intrigued by the introduction of the Volturi and be further drawn into the world of vampires.

Meyer, Stephenie. Twilight. Little, Brown and Company, 2005. ISBN 0316015849. Ages 12-14.

When seventeen-year-old Bella leaves Phoenix to live with her father in Forks, Washington, she meets an exquisitely handsome boy at school for whom she feels an overwhelming attraction and who she comes to realize is not wholly human. The author's story creates a world so real that even the supernatural elements seem possible. She creates a love story that most older tween romantics will fall for because it tells of a world where even the awkward girl gets the boy. But tween readers will also identify with themes of being different and overcoming all obstacles in order to be with the one you love.

Howe, Deborah, and Howe, James. Bunnicula. Atheneum, 1979. ISBN 978-0689307003. Ages 9-12.

Something is definitely different about that new bunny the Monroe’s brought home, according to Harold the dog and Chester the cat. He sleeps all day and escapes from his cage at night. He has pointy fangs and black fur that looks like a cape. He even hates garlic! But when all the vegetables start turning white, their juices completely sucked out, it’s up to Harold and Chester to determine once and for all if their furry friend is really a … vampire?! And when the Monroe’s won’t listen, Chester takes matters into his own hands, forcing Harold to come to the rescue of a cute little misunderstood bunny.

Brewer, Heather. The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Eighth Grade Bites. Speak, 2007. ISBN 978-0525478119. Ages 12-14.

Three years after the mysterious fire that killed his parents, Vlad is still mourning their deaths. Then his favorite teacher goes missing and is replaced by Mr. Otis Otis. Vlad is convinced that his eccentric substitute had something to do with the disappearance of his teacher, and maybe even his parents’ deaths. And what’s worse, he also seems to know Vlad’s greatest secret—he is the son of a vampire, and half vampire himself. As Vlad learns more about the strange world of vampires known as Elysia, he also begins to learn more about himself and the monster he hope he never becomes.

Kim, Young. Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 1. Yen Press, 2010. ISBN 978-0759529434. Ages 12-14.

Bella meets and falls in love with Edward all over again in the first volume of this beautiful graphic novel adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight. Her novel comes alive as Bella moves to Forks, Washington to live with her father and meets a coven of vampires who only hunt animals. Though she is forewarned, Bella cannot help falling for Edward, the brooding gentleman who can barely control his thirst for her blood. Together they begin to build a relationship that tests the very balance of both of their worlds.

Shan, Darren. Cirque Du Freak: A Living Nightmare. Little, Brown and Company, 2000. ISBN 0316603406. Ages 12-14.

Darren Shan is intent on going to the Cirque Du Freak, a freak show on its way through town. His fate is sealed when he and his best friend Steve manage to get two tickets to the forbidden show. Awestruck and terrified, Darren leaves the show with one goal in mind—he must return to the Cirque Du Freak and steal Madame Octa (only the most fabulous spider ever!) for himself. The only problem is she belongs to a vampire. Things are looking up when he successfully captures Madame Octa and trains her to do all sorts of tricks. Then one huge mistake leaves Darren with a difficult decision to make—for the only way to save his friend is to make a deal with a vampire, and say goodbye to the one world he has ever known. Will Darren resist the vampire’s wishes, or become the vampire’s assistant, destined to be one of the undead for the rest of his life? Join Darren in his terrifying journey through death and this macabre underworld of terrifying creatures.