Chuck The Different Vampire
GENRE
CHILDREN'S
Core Theme
FRIENDLY, YOUNG VAMPIRE
TIME PERIOD
2000s
COMPARABLE TITLES
SCOOBY DOO, CAT & KEET
CHARACTER LIST
CHUCK. YOUNG VAMPIRE. 642 YEARS OLD, BUT ACTS LIKE 11. DOESN'T NEED BLOOD. THE NICER HE IS TO PEOPLE, THE STRONGER HE GETS.
OLD LADY, OLD MAN AND ALISON, A GIRL WITH CEREBRAL PALSY, ALL OF WHICH CHUCK HAS HELPED SOMEHOW.
Logline
Chuck the Different Vampire walks right into your heart. This unconventional young vampire has a Special Power- Manners. Winnipeg children’s author Marla Paul – Merasty, A.K.A. Miss Marla; draws from her experience of being an Educational Assistant, to create a budding friendship between “Chuck” and a young girl with Cerebral Palsy. Official Book launch February 16, 2013 @ Mc Nally Winnipeg. Visit www.chuckthedifferentvampire.ca or Facebook.
Target Audiences
Age: 6 and under
Target Gender:
Setting
Winnipeg Exchange District- Canada
Based on a True Story
No
Publishing Details
Status: Yes: self-published
Year Published: 2012
Starting Description
Chuck is a different young vampire. He is longing to be in the sun and day time world. Along his way he finds out he has a special power that allows him to be in the sun...manners and being polite. While out in his community he meets a young girl with Cerebral Palsy and they become BFF's,
Ending Description
The story is for Chuck to have multiple adventures in his community. Bringing a positive message to all he meets.
Group Specific
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Hard Copy Available
No
ISBN
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Mature Audience Themes
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Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message, Happy Ending
Plot - Premise
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Main Character Details
Name: Chuck the Different Vampire is an old sole in a young boys body. His heart is pure and he cares about everyone and everything. His is polite and well liked by all he meets,
Age: 642
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Selfless, Charming, Confident, Engaging, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Funny, Leader, Aspiring, Beautiful, Empathetic, Modest, Patriotic, Honorable, Obedient, Skillful, Educated, Gracious
Additional Character Details
Name: old man, old lady and Alison
Age: 75
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Beautiful, Educated, Engaging, Funny, Modest, Selfless, Charming, Confident, Faithful, Gracious, Honorable
Additional Character Details
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Additional Character Details
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Genre
FANTASY
Brief
Chuck is not like other vampires. He discovers he has a special power which allows him not only to connect with people around him but also to be out in the sunlight: manners.
Overall Rating
FAIR
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: GOOD
Characterization: FAIR
Commerciality: FAIR
Franchise Potential: FAIR
Pace: FAIR
Premise: GOOD
Structure: FAIR
Theme: GOOD
Accuracy of Book Profile
Book profile reflects the book accurately.
Draw of Story
It is a candid story about a young vampire that longs to connect with people.
Possible Drawbacks
The narrative surrounding his friendship with a girl with cerebral palsy is promising, however underdeveloped.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES A LITTLE BIT ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
This narrative has an interesting premise for children regarding social connection and friendship between different people.
Fanbase Potential
It could have a large fanbase if ideas and narrative are worked on.
Awards Potential
Chuck the vampire could have a large fanbase between children.
Envisioned Budget
MEDIUM BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
SCOOBY DOO, CAT & KEET
What’s New About the Story
The original thing about the story is its main character, a different type of vampire. The friendship with a girl with cerebral palsy bringing awareness to the issue is also original.
Lead Characters
Chuck is a vampire realizing he gets stronger by helping people and building connection with others. Alison is a girl with cerebral palsy which asks for Chuck's help and this interaction is shown to be good for both.
Uniqueness of Story
The story needs to be developed, as well as characters and the relations between them.
Possible Formats
Film - Studio
Analyst Recommendation
WORK IN PROGRESS
Justification
The story should be developed to have enough length and become a richer narrative.
Tips for Improvement
More information about Chuck: where does he come from? Who is in his family? Where are other characters from? Narrative should be developed with clearer characteristics to make the personality of characters emerge and create connection. More details on his adventures should be added in order to build a character arc.
Brief
A young vampire who likes to be out in the sun and doesn't need blood finds out he gets stronger the more people he connects with. While out in the city and being polite, he becomes friends with Alison, a girl with cerebral palsy.
What We Liked
Synopsis
Chuck is a young vampire - who appears to be 11 years old but is actually 642 - who, unlike other vampires, doesn't like blood and enjoys to be awake during the day and out in the sun.
Chuck finds out he gets stronger the nicer he is to people when one day he is out in the city and helps an old lady who dropped a cane. After that, he confirms his power when he says ""bless you"" to an old man who sneezes near him.
After that, he helps Alison, a girl in a wheelchair which explains to him she has cerebral palsy. They become friends and will have a playdate the next afternoon, to which Chuck is looking forward.