Some Monsters Were Meant to be Heroes! Kids will sink their teeth into this action-packed, laugh-out-loud series featuring the most unexpected heroes ever—kid monsters! Perfect for ages 8-12. * Readers' Favorite Book Awards Winner 12-year-old Bram Murray has bounced around foster care his whole life. Sure, his peculiar habits always raised eyebrows, like staying up all night and eating only red-colored food. But Bram just thought he was different. He never imagined he was the world’s last living vampire—or that he’s being hunted! After escaping a werewolf ambush, Bram is recruited into the Van Helsing Academy for Supernatural Children, a secret school that turns young monsters into heroes! There, he meets other outcasts just like him, including a ghost girl, an invisible boy, and a kid who’s half Bigfoot. Unfortunately, Bram and his friends just might be the most pathetic heroes ever. But they’d better figure it out fast because the Dark Ones have returned, and they’re searching for a powerful artifact to resurrect Count Dracula and conquer the world! Will Bram and his monster friends save humanity—or will they unleash more Monster Problems? Monster Problems is the hilarious, action-packed series that’s perfect for kids 8-12, reluctant readers, and adults. With misfit heroes and heart-pounding monster mayhem, this thrilling series from bestselling author R.L. Ullman does the impossible—it gets kids to put down their screens and pick up a book! Monster Problems includes illustrated character profiles. Start the adventure today! **Book Award Winner - Readers' Favorite International Book Awards** Monster Praise from Readers' Favorite Book Awards: ★★★★★ "I absolutely loved Monster Problems. The story is action-packed and fast-paced. The characters were unique and lovable. I was hooked by the first page and never wanted to put it down." ★★★★★ "Ullman spins a monstrosity of a tale in the first book of his new series. This book is one to believe in." ★★★★★ "From the first sentence it draws you in and doesn't let go until you've come to the very end. Ullman hits all the bases with this one. I can't recommend this supernatural adventure highly enough!" ★★★★★ "All the characters are portrayed so well they'll remain fresh in the minds of readers. Like me, readers will be keen to grab book 2 to see what happens next." ★★★★★ "Monster Problems is a grand romp that will thrill kids and forever-young adults alike. Most highly recommended." R.L. Ullman is the bestselling, award-winning author of books for young readers including the EPIC ZERO series, the UNLEGENDARY DRAGON series, the MONSTER PROBLEMS series, and the PETUNIA THE UNICORN series. His fun, engaging stories get kids to put down their screens and start reading books! He writes the kinds of books he loved reading as a kid, featuring fast-paced action, laugh-out-loud humor, and lots of heart. His young, relatable characters encourage kids to face their challenges and embrace what makes them truly unique. R.L. lives in Connecticut with his wife, son, and two freeloading dogs with unusually strong editorial opinions. You can find out more about R.L. at rlullman.com.