The Saga of Darren Shan (1) - Cirque Du Freak
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Darren Shan seems like your average boy--he likes playing football with his mates, passing notes in class and loves spiders. Then, one day, his best mate Steve gets tickets for a banned freak show and Darren starts experiencing things that no average boy would dream of. At the Freak show he sees a limb-chewing wolf man, a woman who can grow a beard in front of your very eyes, a snake boy and a goat-eating tarantula called Madame Octa. But what about the mysterious people in blue-hooded robes whose faces you never see? And is Mr Crepsley really a vampire?
Don't be deceived by the facetious tone of the narrator, this book will have you screaming out in revulsion and horror. Wrap yourself up in your duvets and get prepared to be scared. This is outrageously gruesome:
Anyway, that's enough of an introduction. If you're ready, let's begin. If this was a made-up story, it would begin at night, with a storm blowing and owls hooting and rattling noises under the bed. But this is a real story, so I have to begin where it really started ... It started in the toilet.Cirque du Freak is Darren Shan's first novel and the first in a series highlighting Darren's adventures and misadventures. You'll be baying for blood if you miss out.
And, remember, it's all true. (Age 10 and over) --Nicola Perry
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Darren Shan seems like your average boy--he likes playing football with his mates, passing notes in class and loves spiders. Then, one day, his best mate Steve gets tickets for a banned freak show and Darren starts experiencing things that no average boy would dream of. At the Freak show he sees a limb-chewing wolf man, a woman who can grow a beard in front of your very eyes, a snake boy and a goat-eating tarantula called Madame Octa. But what about the mysterious people in blue-hooded robes whose faces you never see? And is Mr Crepsley really a vampire?
Don't be deceived by the facetious tone of the narrator, this book will have you screaming out in revulsion and horror. Wrap yourself up in your duvets and get prepared to be scared. This is outrageously gruesome:
Anyway, that's enough of an introduction. If you're ready, let's begin. If this was a made-up story, it would begin at night, with a storm blowing and owls hooting and rattling noises under the bed. But this is a real story, so I have to begin where it really started ... It started in the toilet.Cirque du Freak is Darren Shan's first novel and the first in a series highlighting Darren's adventures and misadventures. You'll be baying for blood if you miss out.
And, remember, it's all true. (Age 10 and over) --Nicola Perry
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Take it from an 18 year old who hasn't been able to put down these books in over 7 years, this series is well worth the read. Cirque du Freak sees the start of a young Darren Shan's adventure into the world of vampires. Although not my favourite of the series, it gives an incredible introduction to a storyline that's bigger than anyone (apart from Darren himself) could have imagined. Dark, witty and increasingly gory, this book will entice all who read it, unless there's something wrong with the part of your brain that perceives AWESOMENESS.
During the time since I bought these books, they have converted a non-reader (my older brother) and entertained an avid reader (my mum), so from both perspectives you just KNOW they're good.
During the time since I bought these books, they have converted a non-reader (my older brother) and entertained an avid reader (my mum), so from both perspectives you just KNOW they're good.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
One of the best books I've read in a long time. I bought it not expecting much from it, but boy, was I wrong!!?? It had me gripped from beginning to end, and I just couldn't put it down. It is absolutely fantastic and has a cleverly constructed, witty and exciting plot, although some parts of the book are really sad. This book was so good that as soon as I finished this book I immediately ordered the other 8 books, in the series, that were published at that time (there are now 10, the 10th is even better!!). If you haven't read this yet, you really don't know what your missing!!
READ IT NOW!!!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book at my school bookfair,I bought it because I like horror and fantasy and the book cover looked kind of dark and scary. When I read this book it was everything I expected.
I thought this book was very exiting. When I started reading Cirque du freak I did'nt want to stop. My mum thought this book might be too old for me (due to the cover looking so freaky) but I think this book would be ideal reading for a 9 year old boy like myself. My mum who is 38 is now going to give it a go after reading this review.
I thought this book was very exiting. When I started reading Cirque du freak I did'nt want to stop. My mum thought this book might be too old for me (due to the cover looking so freaky) but I think this book would be ideal reading for a 9 year old boy like myself. My mum who is 38 is now going to give it a go after reading this review.
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Amazing for all readers of any age
This book apeals to all ages. Even though this is a quick read it keeps you hooked till the end, wondering what will happen next. Read more
Published 8 days ago by jasnz
Amazing!!!
This is a review for the whole saga...
The saga of Darren shan is an amazing series that is so complex... Read more
The saga of Darren shan is an amazing series that is so complex... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Tomz
best books for a teen to read
I first read this book when i was nine and now 12 years later, Darren shan still is my best writer of all time. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Billy-joe Stallard
Fantastic
I originally got the first 2 or 3 books of this series for my mum as a birthday gift as it was a bit different to what she normally read. Read more
Published 7 months ago by cerruti
You Must Read Them!
I recently re-read all 12 of the Saga of Darren Shan books and realized again my love for the books. Read more
Published 8 months ago by D.lynch
This book will get them reading.
Many parents like myself are frustrated when their children prefer computers and video games to reading. In fact, children just don't seem to want to read nowadays. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Thalia Thunander
AWESOME!
THE SAGA OF DARREN SHAN is brilliant and book 1 (CIRQUE DU FREAK) is wicked! It is hilarious, scary and brilliantly action-packed. Read more
Published 11 months ago by G. Stephenson
cirque du freak
Bought this item for my Grandson`s birthday, but then I read it first & I was quite inpressed, very good book
Published 12 months ago by kev smith
MORE - MORE - MORE!!!
I don't usually read Trilogies - much less Sagas, however; I purchased number ten of this series (Lake Of Souls) whilst in 'The Works' book store - not realising it was part of... Read more
Published 13 months ago by FAMOUS NAME
Boring, Nothing Happened - Let down!
This is definitely just an 'okay' book that I would only recommend for YA who it is meant for. I feel like I'm missing something because I read so much about this series and I... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Louise Johnston
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