"Fun or not, flying made him even more
hungry and tired! It was time to find a
dark, cool place to get some rest.
It took a while to get comfortable, but
once he did, Bob went right to sleep.
Vampires like to sleep hanging upside down,
like a bat, or in a coffin."
I admit that I am always keen to see a new story by the witty and wonderful Andrea Zuill. She always makes me laugh out loud. To that end, I was keen to meet Bob and to discover all I could about vampire snails. I had no idea!
First thing to learn is that all snails are named Bob. It simplifies their lives. It doesn't surprise them that they are never considered the life of any party. One night things changed for Bob, the main character of the story I am about to share.
A series of loud and terrifying noises surrounded him, and a POOF caused distress. Luckily, he was alive at the end of the many changes to his body; first, wings, then fangs, then feelings of hot and cold, and finally a dollop of confidence that was very unusual to his personality. Asking for help from his friends, he was met with uncertainty and a reluctance to be near him.
He quickly discovered the unsettling differences that followed his transformation. He could not see his reflection in a nearby pond; he didn't like the food he always ate; and his new fangs were definitely a problem. It was impossible for him to find any food that would alleviate his hunger. When he realized he could fly, he expressed great glee, only to be followed by more hunger and unbearable fatigue.
A close call with a bear sent him speeding through the sky. During that flight he happened upon a field of juicy red tomatoes ... most delicious! The resolution to his predicament with old friends who no longer trusted him leads to an auspicious ending and a brand new friendship! Perfect!
Ms. Zuill's quirky and hilarioous mixed-media art has much to offer interested listeners. The eyes! Oh, those eyes! Along the way, she provides plenty of learning about vampires through the voice of a benevolent beetle. It's basically a nighttime story which just adds to the allure and enjoyment.
“BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA.”
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