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Rudolf Seckwilbeg, a vampire boy, is about to celebrate his 13th birthday. Children are extremely rare among vampires, so the whole clan - hundreds of vampires - is going to celebrate. If mortals were to look up into the moonlit sky right now, they would see a horror that would make their blood run cold. Vampires! Risen from the dead, pale and red-eyed, flying through the night air....

It would seem that this is a familiar beginning of novels with a Dracula theme. But with Angela Sommer-Bodenburg, the story turns into a cool action movie - with crazy adventures, truck chases, and garlic pistol shooting. It's no wonder Angela's global bestseller has been translated into 30 languages, a TV series, a film, and now an exciting 3D cartoon is being released!

The book of the famous writer was presented to Ukrainian readers by the publishing house «Talent» — the translation of the updated version of «Little Vampire» was skilfully done by Anya Khromova. The book is fascinating. You want to hold your breath and swallow page after page in anticipation of the finale. Will the little vampire be able to neutralise the ruthless, annoying hunter Rookery? Will he be able to save his clan and solve the mystery of Schloss Castle?

The development of events is really intriguing, so this book is primarily for those who like "sharp" plots. The main storyline is the friendship of peers - the vampire Rudolf and a boy named Tony. According to Angela herself, her hero is "not a bloodthirsty monster, but a small sociable vampire with his own fears and weaknesses, which may help children overcome their own fears."

The boys will have to overcome not only the hunter Rookery, who turns out to be not a noble knight at all. The heroes find themselves in the centre of much more serious «games» — the ancient confrontation between the two worlds. The friends will have to overcome the wall of prejudice, groundless hostility of mortals and vampires. It's not hard to read between the lines what kind of relationship we're really talking about.

Probably the best thing about The Little Vampire is that its ending is very bright. It shows the birth of true friendship, the ability to make sacrifices, overcome your fear, and the theme of growing up. And the classic - romantic rescue - is also present. And now Anna, a charming vampire girl, can hope for many things, as she says herself.

We would like to hope that this book will give readers great pleasure, and that The Little Vampire will soon have a sequel!