My Swordhand is Singing

Re-working of the vampire myths, an outbreak in a village in the heart of the Great Forest in the middle of the winter precursors (precurses?)the coming of the Shadow Queen. Peter learns about his father's past, their constant movement from one home to another and is drawn to the beautiful gypsy Sofia. A gripping tale with plenty of jumps and sinister threat - should appeal to the younger teenage reader upwards. Shortlisted for the Carnegie medal this year - but don't let that put you off.