Der kleine Vampir Series by Angela Sommer-Bodenburg, Anthony Lewis

Tony is a nine-year-old horror story addict, so he can hardly believe his luck when a little vampire called Rudolph lands on his windowsill one evening. Together the two have a series of hilarious adventures involving visits to Rudolph's home - The Vampire Family Vault - where Tony hears chilling tales of the cemetery keeper (the vampires' sworn enemy) and narrowly escapes the clutches of Rudolph's Great-Aunt Dorothy... moreTony is a nine-year-old horror story addict, so he can hardly believe his luck when a little vampire called Rudolph lands on his windowsill one evening. Together the two have a series of hilarious adventures involving visits to Rudolph's home - The Vampire Family Vault - where Tony hears chilling tales of the cemetery keeper (the vampires' sworn enemy) and narrowly escapes the clutches of Rudolph's Great-Aunt Dorothy. The story reaches its climax at a disastrous supper party to which Tony has rashly invited the vampire and his sister, Anna, to meet his parents. The story, with its vampire protagonists, is known for its generous dose of offbeat humour. less

Rudolph, the little vampire, has been banished from his family’s vault because of his friendship with humans. He now lives in the basement of Tony’s apartment house. Tony is terrified his parents will find out, and when a neighbour complains about the smell, things look bad . . .

Tony is not at all thrilled by the prospect of a week's vacation on an isolated farm until he convinces his best friend, a little vampire, to come along.

When your best friend sleeps all day in a coffin, flies about at night in a black cloak and has two sharp eye-teeth, you know that are in for the unexpected.

Tony's exciting friendship with several vampires is complicated when their creepy Cousin Olga comes to visit and pursue a crush on him.

«Anton überlief es kalt. Langsam schien es brenzlig zu werden.» Antons Eltern sind plötzlich misstrauisch geworden – wegen des Fotos, das der Vater von Anna und Anton gemacht hat. Merkwürdigerweise ist darauf nämlich außer Anton nur das Buch zu sehen, das Anna in der Hand gehalten hat. Und es kommt noch schlimmer: Geiermeier und Schnuppermaul wollen ausgerechnet den Teil des Friedhofs «verschönern», wo die Vampire zu Hause sind . . .

Abenteuerurlaub mit Zelt und Schlafsack? Eine Superidee, meint Anton, wenn er den Ferienort selber aussuchen darf! Ganz klar, dass er sich für das Jammertal entscheidet, wo die Vampire nach einem nicht ganz freiwilligen Auszug aus der Gruft Schlotterstein ein Unterkommen gefunden haben. Schließlich hat Anton seine eigene Vorstellung vom Abenteuerurlaub . . .

Part of a series of novels designed to bridge the gap between children's and adult fiction. The emphasis is on dynamic, imaginative novels with strong characterization and fast moving plots.

Part of a series of novels designed to bridge the gap between children's and adult fiction. The emphasis is on dynamic, imaginative novels with strong characterization and fast moving plots.

The seventh title in THE LITTLE VAMPIRE series in which Tony and his vampire friends uncover more of the sinister truth about the mysterious Igno von Rant. Also available in paperback priced at 3.50, ISBN 0 7500 1406 7.

The 9th story in the LITTLE VAMPIRE series with black and white drawings by Anthony Lewis. A story about what happens on the day of the boring school trip, when the Little Vampire and his friend have been secretly invited along to liven things up. A paperback edition will also be published priced at 3.50, ISBN 0 7500 1538 1.