A young human and vampire become unlikely friends in this classic middle grade series perfect for fans of the Hotel Transylvania movies—refreshed with a new translation of the original German series from the 1980s.

Illustrated by Daniel Duncan, written by Angela Sommer-Bodenburg, and published by Simon & Schuster / Aladdin.

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The Little Vampire

Published October 25th 2022

An unlikely friendship forms between a young boy and vampire in this sweet and funny first book in the classic middle grade Little Vampire series—newly translated from the original German and perfect for readers who love Hotel Transylvania and The Addams Family!

Nine-year-old Tony loves ghosts and horror stories, but when he’s left home alone one night, he gets quite the fright as Rudolph the little vampire flies in the window! After a rough start, Rudolph stops trying to bite Tony and the two become fast friends. Tony even visits the little vampire’s family vault in the graveyard where he narrowly escapes the clutches of Rudolph’s fearsome Great-Aunt Dorothy.

But what will happen when Tony’s parents invite his new friend for dinner?

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The Little Vampire Moves In

Published April 25th 2023

Rudolph the little vampire moves into Tony’s apartment building in this spooky and funny second book in the classic middle grade Little Vampire series—perfect for readers who love Hotel Transylvania and The Addams Family!

Rudolph the little vampire has been banished from his family’s vault over his association with humans. He now lives in the basement of the apartment building where his human best friend Tony lives. The two struggle to keep Rudolph hidden from Tony’s parents and nosy neighbors.

When someone gets suspicious about activity in the basement, can the friends avoid discovery?

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The Little Vampire Takes a Trip

Published November 14th 2023

Rudolph the little vampire tags along on Tony’s family vacation in this spooky and funny third book in the classic middle grade Little Vampire series—perfect for readers who love Hotel Transylvania and The Addams Family!

When his parents plan a vacation to a farm, Tony and his friend Rudolph the little vampire hatch a plan for Rudolph to come along to keep Tony company. Rudolph needs to have his coffin with him so he can sleep during the day, so he takes the train instead of flying.

Can he make the trip without drawing too much attention to himself.

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The Little Vampire on the Farm

Published March 19th 2022

Rudolph the little vampire shares Tony’s family vacation on a farm in this spooky and funny fourth book in the classic middle grade Little Vampire series—perfect for readers who love Hotel Transylvania and The Addams Family!

After a perilous train ride, Rudolph joins Tony in the countryside where his family is enjoying a taste of life on a farm. They spend the week hiding from Tony’s parents, exploring old farm buildings under the full moon, and even getting chased by a bull!

But will their sneaking around be enough to keep Rudolph from discovery?

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The Little Vampire in Love

Published August 20th 2024

Rudolph and Tony navigate their first crushes in this spooky and sweet fifth book in the classic middle grade Little Vampire series—perfect for readers who love Hotel Transylvania and The Addams Family!

Tony likes spending time with his friends Rudolph and Rudolph’s little sister, Anna, and he doesn’t mind if Anna wants to be his girlfriend. But things get a little complicated when Rudolph’s fearsome Great-Aunt Dorothy introduces him to the creepy young vampire Olga and Rudolph the little vampire falls head over heels for her!

But does she like him, too? And what could these romantic entanglements mean for Tony and Rudolph’s friendship?

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The Little Vampire in Misery Valley

Publishing November 19th 2024

Rudolph and Tony try to save Rudolph’s family plot in this spooky and sweet sixth book in the classic middle grade Little Vampire series—perfect for readers who love Hotel Transylvania and The Addams Family!

Rudolph the Little Vampire and his family live a fairly quiet life in their crypt tucked away in the back of the local cemetery. But then they discover the night watchman plans to dig up their section and turn it into a garden…which would mean the end of the vampires! Can Tony help figure out a way to rescue his friends from this terrible fate?

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The Little Vampire in Misery Valley

Coming Soon!

Tony visits Rudolph and his family at their new home in this spooky and sweet seventh book in the classic middle grade Little Vampire series—perfect for readers who love Hotel Transylvania and The Addams Family!

Rudolph the Little Vampire and his family used to live in…

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