The Tiny Vampire Tales

Count Orlok has lived for nearly five thousand years, and in all that time he has witnessed some extraordinary things. Yet few have given him quite as much pleasure as watching his beloved niece, Lucia, grow from a mischievous little vampire into a remarkable young woman. Lucia is just nine years old when her parents decide to leave their ancestral castle in Transylvania and begin a new life in England. Although surrounded by a loving family, she has never enjoyed the companionship of children her own age, and the prospect of making new friends is both exciting and rather frightening. Fortunately, friendship soon arrives in the most unexpected forms. Enter Clara, a young werewolf, and Jenny, a witch. Together, the three girls discover that growing up involves all manner of adventures, surprises and occasional difficulties—whether one happens to be a vampire, a werewolf or a witch. Through four affectionate and humorous tales, Count Orlok recounts his favourite niece's journey from childhood through adolescence and into adulthood. Along the way, Lucia discovers the pleasures of friendship, the responsibilities of growing up and, eventually, the unexpected delights and complications of falling in love. Blending supernatural fantasy, gentle humour, romance and coming-of-age adventures, The Tiny Vampire Tales offers a warm-hearted look at life through the eyes of some rather unusual young people. For even a tiny vampire must grow up someday. Although, as Uncle Orlok is only too happy to explain, having fangs can make life considerably more interesting.