Sweetblood

Sixteen year old Lucy dresses in black and visits a vampire chat room frequently. She is also diabetic and must monitor her glucose level, watch her calories, and stay physically active. One day she submits a paper in English class in which she theorizes that vampire legends are based on the appearance and behavior of untreated diabetics. This gets the attention of her teacher and other adults. Meanwhile, she has met a man in the chat room who believes he is a vampire and has his eye on Lucy. Written by Pete Hautman, it will be enjoyed by teen vampire fans; but also addresses the subject of online safety without being preachy. The book won the Minnesota Book Award in 2004, and was also selected for Best Books for Young Adults in that year.