Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Giveaway - Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant - Darren Shan


The Cirque Du Freak books by Darren Shan is another popular paranormal young adult series. The second book The Vampire's Assistant is being released as a movie on October 23rd. View the movie trailer here.

"In theaters October 23rd Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant, based on the popular series of books by Darren Shan, is a fantasy-adventure about a teenager who unknowingly breaks a 200-year-old truce between two warring factions of vampires. Pulled into a fantastic life of misunderstood sideshow freaks and grotesque creatures of the night, one teen will vanish from the safety of a boring existence and fulfill his destiny in a place drawn from nightmares. CIRQUE DU FREAK has been rated PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned - Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13) for sequences of intense supernatural violence and action, disturbing images, thematic elements and some language."

Here's your chance to win the first three books in the series - bound in a special movie release edition and a Vampire's Assistant locker mirror.

"Do you love to be scared? Then don't miss the terrifying adventure that begins when Darren and his best friend, Steve, get tickets to the CIRQUE DU FREAK, a wonderfully bizarre and creepy freak show. Brace yourself for thrills and chills as the boys witness a parade of grotesque creatures and face their deepest fears by entering the darkest world of the vampire. In the blood-curdling tradition of Anne Rice and Stephen King, CIRQUE DU FREAK will have you shrieking for the next horror show! Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers"

Two promotion packs to be given away. Check the small print - if you're 13 and have a US mailing address available you can enter.

Small Print: "Shipping Guidelines:The Vampire’s Assistant giveaway is open to legal US residents who are at least 13 years of age as of October 1st. Prizing is only available to United States mailing address only. (International readers can enter if they have a friend in the States who can accept their prizes by mail.)"

Simply comment to be entered. Closes Wednesday November 4. Oh, and don't forget to vote for your favourite tee-shirt saying below!!
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136 comments:

  1. WrightyOctober 14, 2009 at 3:29 AM

    I haven't read any of these yet but I'm really anxious to! The movie also looks good. Thanks for your giveaway!

    5wrights1[at]verizon[dot]net

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  2. tawndamOctober 14, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    my daughters will love this!

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  3. LucyOctober 14, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Please include me in the giveaway. I've never heard of these books or the movie. Now that I read about them I'd love to win the books to read about this story. Thank you.
    makeupgirl21@comcast.net

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  4. Hot Off the ShelvesOctober 14, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Please enter me into the giveaway. It all looks so good.

    jasmyn9[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  5. Susan Helene GottfriedOctober 14, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    No need to enter me, lady. I'm dropping in to say thanks for the e-mail. I've got this posted at Win a Book for you.

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  6. holdenjOctober 14, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    Would love to chance to win! Just saw an ad on TV for the movie.

    Thanks.
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

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  7. ChrisOctober 14, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Sounds great - I love the special sets of just about anything. I haven't read these yet, but this is a perfect opportunity to try!

    danunepthys(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  8. UnknownOctober 14, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    I would love to read these and then see the film Thanks:)
    tanyainjville@yahoo.com

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  9. AnonymousOctober 14, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    I just started hearing about this series. Now I have to catch up before seeing this movie. This giveaway would really help me out. Thanks

    bsyb100 at gmail dot com

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  10. Miss HaleyOctober 15, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    enter me plz!!

    haleymathiot at yahoo dot com

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  11. BeccaOctober 15, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Please enter me!

    thanks
    rebecca.bradeen(at)verizon(dot)net

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  12. JoanneROctober 15, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Please enter me and my favorite T-shirt is the one with the butterfly!
    joannereynolds@sbcglobal.net

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  13. throuthehazeOctober 15, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    count me in please
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  14. catss99October 16, 2009 at 1:05 AM

    I've been hearing a lot about this and would love to win! I love vampires.
    amanda
    catss99@yahoo.com

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  15. heatherzillaOctober 16, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    Please include me in the contest. I am looking forward to the movie and I would love to read the books.

    heatherzilla(at)care2(dot)com

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  16. AnonymousOctober 17, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    This giveaway is so much fun. Thank you for the possibility.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  17. Dawn M.October 18, 2009 at 3:47 AM

    These would be great for my nephew. :0) Count me in, please!

    Thanks!
    librarygrinch at gmail dot com

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  18. nfmgirlOctober 19, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    I'd love a chance to read these! The movie looks like a riot! Thank you!

    nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

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  19. AnonymousOctober 20, 2009 at 1:30 AM

    I can't wait to watch the DVD, and would love to read the Cirque du Freak books too :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
    blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

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  20. AnonymousOctober 20, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    MY SON WOULD LOVE THIS BOOK

    jan816@aol.com

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  21. AnonymousOctober 20, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    Please add my name to the contest

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  22. UnknownOctober 20, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    Love to win, love vampire books!

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  23. DARLA KIDDEROctober 20, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Oh I love scary books and movies and so does my son Tyler , I myself love Stephen King.Tyler loves the Lord Of The Rings series.
    luckylady4163@yahoo.com

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  24. AnonymousOctober 20, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Another cool book to read, would love to win!

    rmc1ra(at)aol(dot)com

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  25. AnonymousOctober 20, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    I haven't read the book and didn't know it even existed until I seen the trailer for the movie. I would love to read it!
    gemitan at aol dot com

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  26. MaryOctober 20, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    I keep hearing about this story and would love to read it.

    mamie316(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  27. MysharonaOctober 20, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    the movie looks good.

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  28. SueOctober 20, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    This looks great! Thanks for the giveaway.

    s.mickelson at gmail dot com

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  29. AmberOctober 20, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    This would be so lovely for Halloween!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. mvernoOctober 20, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    i love haloween movies mverno@roadrunner.com

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  31. desiree kelleyOctober 20, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    I would love to read the books

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  32. demmiOctober 20, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    please enter me con5459(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. taterbugOctober 20, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    I love to be scared! This sounds awesome! Thanks for the great giveaway.

    cathyandharold at gmail dot com

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  34. DarleneOctober 20, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    I love the There is a little freak in all of us! tee. My sister would love this book.
    kyboxergrl1984@yahoo.com

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  35. AileenOctober 20, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    Loved Twilight. These books look very interesting as well. Would love to read them.

    arobimom(at)gmail(dot)com

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  36. donnasOctober 20, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    I would love to be included.

    I voted for Theres a Little Freak in All of Us.

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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  37. Shawna L.October 21, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    Shawna L
    weloveourdogs@juno.com

    I am a huge fan so count me in For-sure!!
    Thanks so much for this chance to win!!!

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  38. Debbie FOctober 21, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    I want in on this one! Keeping my fingers crossed! LOL!
    dcf_beth at verizon dot net

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  39. TraceyOctober 21, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    I've seen the trailers for the movie and it looks like my kind of story.
    traymona[at]aol.com

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  40. daizeeOctober 21, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    The movie looks good. I would like to read the book as well.

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  41. chromiummanOctober 21, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    the previews look good, would love to win this

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  42. NancyeOctober 21, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    I would like to in this book. Thanks for the chance!

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net



    (Please forgive me if this is a duplicate post. My computer was acting up.)

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  43. Linda HendersonOctober 22, 2009 at 1:49 AM

    I hadn't heard anything about these books until the movie started showing advertisements. Would love to read the books.

    seriousreader at live dot com

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  44. mmentorOctober 22, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    my niece loves these story lines

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  45. JaimeOctober 22, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway, please enter me
    copperllama at yahoo dot com

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  46. BiancaOctober 23, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    this looks like a great read
    thanks for the great giveaway

    extra_de2001@yahoo.com

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  47. Nicole C.October 23, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    I would love to read these!!

    choateorama(at)gmail(dot)com

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  48. Metal MommaOctober 23, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    I'd love to read these.

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  49. mindyOctober 23, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    this looks great thanks minsthins at optonline dot net

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  50. Meaghan F.October 24, 2009 at 12:18 AM

    I read the whole series in high school and loved them!

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  51. KristiLynnOctober 24, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Oh love it! My neice would just die if I won this for her!
    kristi2bsb@yahoo.com

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  52. AliciaOctober 24, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    Looks cool.

    Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

    bloggyig at gmail dot com

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  53. MaggieOctober 25, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    I'm so curious about this series!!!
    I saw the movie and it was SO funny!

    tink122595(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  54. jellybelly82158October 26, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    I haven't read any of these yet, but would love to. Please enter me in your contest
    jellybelly82158@gmail.com

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  55. JonOctober 26, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Would like to read this book. Sounds like this is going to be a good book.

    robyj92(at)gmail(dot)com

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  56. NickolayOctober 26, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    This looks pretty interesting. I am excited to see it. Thanks for the chance

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

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  57. jellybelly82158October 26, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Would love to read these
    jellybelly82158@gmail.com

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  58. DaveOctober 26, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    This looks like a fun movie. I would love to read the book and share it with my older nephew. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  59. CindyOctober 28, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    Please count me in! I haven't read any of these books, but it looks interesting!

    Cindy
    Socmom213(at)aol(dot)com

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  60. Stephanie GrantOctober 29, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    I have put these books on my next to be read list they sound awesome and I can't wait to go see the movie.
    thegrants(at)live(dot)com

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  61. AnonymousOctober 30, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    I'd love to read them. I love the Twilight books so am interrested in reading these too!

    hebert024 at aol dot com

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  62. jellybelly82158October 30, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    I would love to read these. I love vampires
    jellybelly82158@gmail.com

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  63. JANovember 1, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    I love theres a little freak in all of us, so true!
    happeejackee at gmail dot com

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  64. jellybelly82158November 1, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    sounds like will be a great read.
    Julie S.
    jellybelly82158 at gmail dot com

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  65. LittleEagleNovember 1, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    I just started reading vampire stories. Thanks for the opportunity to win some more.

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  66. Deb KNovember 2, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    These books so great~Something that I'd like to read. Please enter me in the giveaway :)


    deb55106{at}gmail{dot}com

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  67. AEKZ2November 2, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    What a great giveaway. Thanks for the chance.

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  68. snakersolidNovember 2, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    i would love to win this

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  69. idahomomNovember 2, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    I do not understand the Vampire obsession but my teens are clearly in.

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  70. esantarsieroNovember 2, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    My son lives to read and loves all this vampire stuff.
    Would love to win this for him.
    It's expensive to keep him in books !

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  71. Heather BNovember 2, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    really looking forward to seeing and reading this

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  72. KristaNovember 2, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    I would love to win.
    blossum_12@yahoo.com

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  73. Molly C.November 3, 2009 at 3:37 AM

    Haven't had a chane to read any of this series yet.

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  74. ermaNovember 3, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    I'd love to read these.
    erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

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  75. dreamcleaversNovember 3, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    These are right up my alley
    sign me in
    dreamcleavers@yahoo.com

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  76. rb109972November 3, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    wow thanks! good luck people!

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  77. RobinNovember 3, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    I would absolutely Love to win this :)

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  78. Robin RussellNovember 3, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    This would be a great prize to win!
    rrussell89408@yahoo.com

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  79. JennyNovember 3, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    I like "There is a little freak in all of us" best

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  80. AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    my teenage son would love this..he reads all the vampire books...



    cpsnsamples@aol.com

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  81. UnknownNovember 3, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    My brother loves these books and I'd love to be able to give him this as a gift!

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  82. Sheila HickmonNovember 3, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Thanks for the chance, my niece would love this!
    hawkgirl_16{at}hotmail{dot}com

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  83. D QNovember 3, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    I would love to be included.
    djeanq(at)gmail(dot)com

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  84. degoodNovember 3, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Thanks for the chance! I would love to win.

    kerrie at mayansfamily dot com

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  85. ValeenNovember 3, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    I don't know who would read this first, me or my daughter! I guess whoever can get to it first! Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  86. Emmy CoffeeNovember 3, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Thanks for entering me in the giveaway!

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  87. Ellie WrightNovember 3, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway. Please enter me.
    eswright18 at gmail dot com

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  88. ACLawyer1November 3, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    All things vamp are all the rage now...can't wait!

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  89. Melanie MontgomeryNovember 3, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    I haven't read the books, but Im excited to see the movie!

    Thanks for the chance.

    clarkmurdock@yahoo.com

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  90. AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    We heart vampires!

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

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  91. cowboyswifeNovember 3, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    I love to get this for my daughter. I am so glad the Twilight series came out, that has got her reading books all the time now.

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  92. Pamela SNovember 3, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    This would be great! A book that I and my two teens can all share and discuss. Would love to win. And oh yeah....I like the "I heart freaks" shirt!! Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

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  93. MishiaNovember 3, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    I'd love to read this, the movie looks great.

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  94. UnknownNovember 3, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Dev really wants to read these somehow they escaped our radar. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  95. k-teamNovember 3, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    I would love to read these. Thanks!

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  96. Daniel MNovember 3, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    I haven't read this yet, looks like a good one - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

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  97. Egare1November 3, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    I'd love to read the books before I see the film, then I can compare the two!

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  98. Miranda WardNovember 3, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    I would love to read this

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  99. Hotsnotty2November 3, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    I would love to win this, thanks for the chance!

    Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

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  100. DebbieNovember 4, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    I would love to win this! Of course I would have to let my daughter read them first as anything with vampires she loves!

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  101. AnonymousNovember 4, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    I've heard these books are pretty entertaining, and the movie looks fun. Thanks for the chance to win the books!
    pjgirl74 at aol dot com

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  102. Tonya MNovember 4, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    I would love to win these... always looking for a new book or 3 to read!

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  103. Tonya MNovember 4, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    I would love to win these... always looking for a new book or 3 to read!

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  104. wantsandwishesNovember 4, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    I completely want to see this ever since I saw the preview on my computer. I have entered every contest I can find for this movie.

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  105. GoneGirlNovember 4, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    Come on, I heart Freaks isn't winning? Thanks!

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  106. Dawn ReidNovember 4, 2009 at 2:02 AM

    Just saw an ad on TV for the movie.
    Would love the chance.

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  107. OneangelNovember 4, 2009 at 4:01 AM

    I haven't read these yet but I have heard lots of good things about them. Please enterme.

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  108. masonsgranny59November 4, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    ty 4 the entry:)

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  109. Amy delongNovember 4, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    would love to read these,they sound great

    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

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  110. Candie LNovember 4, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    I would love this. My oldest son is starting to enjoy reading about things out of the norm and this would be good. Thank you

    candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com

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  111. susansmoaksNovember 4, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    i'm a huge fan and i would love to read these books

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  112. lilykNovember 4, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    I voted for "100% Freak".

    lilyk@mail2world.com

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  113. packerfantimmyNovember 4, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    I would love to win this for my daughter. She has been a vampire addict since she started reading the Twilight series books.
    titletowntreasures(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  114. susan1215November 4, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    I like to be scared

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  115. UnknownNovember 4, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    I saw the Movie poster and can't wait to read this. Thanks for the giveaway :)
    jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

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  116. Couture LadyNovember 4, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    The movie looks good and I would like to read the book in advance.


    fly18grl21(at)aol(dot)com

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  117. Cheer MomNovember 4, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    My daughter would like these books. Thanks for the chance.
    fcscheermom @ aol.com

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  118. john ferrisNovember 4, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    This looks like great reading.
    george ferris
    littlegeorgie56@yahoo.com

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  119. KathyNovember 4, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Vampire's are very popular right now. Please enter me in the contest.

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  120. Our 5 BunchNovember 4, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    I saw this ad and can't wait to read these.



    our5bunch@aol.com

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  121. Sahm LeeNovember 4, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    This would be a great book to add to my kids library! Thanks for the contest!
    airalynn(@)gmaildotcom

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  122. AnonymousNovember 4, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    My daughter would love these books. She is lookign forward to the movie.

    ladylourdes1@aol.com

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  123. Francine AnchondoNovember 4, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway.

    fmd518(at)gmail(dot)com

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  124. liliesrniceNovember 4, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    These books sound right up our alley so I hope I win!

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  125. Roseann K.November 4, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Love to win this! Thanks!

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  126. ZESTYWONDERLANDNovember 4, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    I have not read these yet but am eager too!

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  127. /\Heather/\November 4, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    I've seen the previews for this. Looks wickety-wack! :-) I voted for 'there's a little freak' - - with most everyone else. lol

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  128. KarrieNovember 4, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    I really want to see this movie, thanks for the giveaway

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  129. BarbarawrNovember 4, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Your rules say that I have to be 13 - I haven't been 13 in a very, very long time - can I still enter - LOL

    I voted - and for once, I was in the majority!

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  130. Leslie S.November 4, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    My two daughters are wanting to read this series.Thanks!

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  131. Tiffany819November 4, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    I would love to win this! I am into the vampire thing. lol I'd love to read these books. Thank you!!

    tiffanys819 at gmail dot com

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  132. dvice12November 4, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    This looks great

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  133. js22November 4, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    These books sound great!
    I voted - I like the one with the most votes- that was my choice too!

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    email in blogger profile.

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  134. Tim SternbergNovember 4, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    The movie also looks good.

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  135. Nancy S.November 4, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    I saw the trailer for the movie and didn't know it was based on a book. I'd love to read it.
    ncschools at yahoo dot com

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  136. kerri69November 4, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Me and my daughter read all the twilight books and need another series would love to read this







    kerrisixtynine at gmaildotcom

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