The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening -- L. J. Smith

<p><strong>The<em> New York Times </em></strong><strong>bestselling series </strong></p><p>The first book in L.J. Smith's <em>New York Times</em> bestselling Vampire Diaries series, the basis of the hit CW TV show starring Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder<em>.</em></p><p>Elena Gilbert is a high school golden girl, used to getting what she wants. And who she wants. But when the boy she's set her sights on--the handsome and haunted Stefan--isn't interested, she's confused. She could never know the real reason Stefan is struggling to resist her: </p><p>Stefan is a vampire, and Elena's in danger just by being around him. What's more, Stefan's dark, dangerous vampire brother Damon has just arrived in town. And wherever Damon goes, trouble always follows.</p><p>Fans of <em>The Vampire Diaries</em> TV show will find this book packed with the same kind of heart-stopping suspense, fierce romances, and jaw-dropping surprises that they know and love, all brought to life by <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author L.J. Smith.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> L. J. Smith<br><b>Publisher:</b> Harperteen<br><b>Published:</b> 09/01/2009<br><b>Pages:</b> 272<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.45lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.00h x 5.30w x 0.60d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780061963865<br><b>Age Range:</b> 14-17<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 5.1<br><b>Point Value:</b> 8<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Upper Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>133460 / Vampire Diaries: T