The Little Vampire

Nine-year-old Tony befriends Rudolph, a young vampire who flies into his room one night, and becomes entangled in the vampire family's struggle to avoid detection by a vampire hunter. A gentle, funny introduction to supernatural fiction for younger readers. The first in a long-running German series.

Content Ratings

No Romance

There is no romantic content; Tony and Rudolph's relationship is based on friendship.

Light Themes

Tony must keep his vampire friend secret from his parents; themes of friendship across difference, loyalty, and the fear of being discovered are central; the tone is humorous and ultimately warm rather than frightening.

Mild Violence

The vampire hunter threatens the vampire family; there are references to vampires drinking blood, but the treatment is comic and non-graphic; the tone is more adventure than horror.