<h2>Cirque du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan</h2>

<p>Cirque du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan is a young adult book series where a young boy, Darren Shan, enters the vampire world where he is coerced into becoming a vampire’s assistant and turned into a half vampire. The popular book series written by Darren Shan has been published in 33 countries and 30 languages and has inspired a film adaptation based on the first three books in the series.</p>

<h2>What age are The Saga of Darren Shan books for?</h2>

<p>The Cirque du Freak books are recommended for young adults ages 12 to 14 years old.</p>

<h2>Is Cirque du Freak based on a true story?</h2>

<p>No, Cirque du Freak is not based on a true story, though the author would like readers to think otherwise. Parents should be aware that in the introduction to the first book of the Cirque du Freak series, author Darren Shan claims that the series, featuring vampires and circus freaks, is based on a true story.</p>

<h2>Is Cirque du Freak a kids book?</h2>

<p>The Cirque du Freak books are appropriate for young adult readers ages 12-14 years old.</p>

<h2>Read the Cirque du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan books in series order:</h2>

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<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-living-nightmare-darren-shan/1100269057">A Living Nightmare (Vampire Blood Trilogy #1, Cirque du Freak Series #1)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-vampires-assistant-darren-shan/1100270011">The Vampire’s Assistant (Vampire Blood Trilogy #2, Cirque du Freak Series #2)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tunnels-of-blood-darren-shan/1100268401">Tunnels of Blood (Vampire Blood Trilogy #3, Cirque du Freak Series #3)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/vampire-mountain-darren-shan/1100268400">Vampire Mountain (Vampire Rights Trilogy #1, Cirque du Freak Series #4)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/trials-of-death-darren-shan/1100268399">Trials of Death (Vampire Rights Trilogy #2, Cirque du Freak Series #5)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-vampire-prince-darren-shan/1100270367">The Vampire Prince (Vampire Rights Trilogy #3, Cirque du Freak Series #6)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hunters-of-the-dusk-darren-shan/1100270001">Hunters of the Dusk (Vampire War Trilogy #1, Cirque du Freak Series #7)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/allies-of-the-night-darren-shan/1100270189">Allies of the Night (Vampire War Trilogy #2, Cirque du Freak Series #8)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/killers-of-the-dawn-darren-shan/1100268398">Killers of the Dawn (Vampire War Trilogy #3, Cirque du Freak Series #9)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-lake-of-souls-darren-shan/1100269996">The Lake of Souls (Vampire Destiny Trilogy #1, Cirque du Freak Series #10)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lord-of-the-shadows-darren-shan/1100269997">Lord of the Shadows (Vampire Destiny Trilogy #2, Cirque du Freak Series #11)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sons-of-destiny-darren-shan/1100269056">Sons of Destiny (Vampire Destiny Trilogy #3, Cirque du Freak Series #12)</a>
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