Der kleine Vampir im Jammertal (The Little Vampire in the Vale of Doom)

Author: Angela Sommer-Bodenburg
Original Title: Der kleine Vampir im Jammertal
Genre: Children's book, Fantasy

Original publisher: Rowohlt Verlag
Date first published: 1979
Date first read: 1994/1995

Main character(s): Anton Bohnsack (a 9-yo boy who likes scary stories), Rüdiger von Schlotterstein (a vampire whom Anton befriends), Anna von Schlotterstein (Rüdiger's younger sister, who likes Anton - and whom he also likes), Lumpi von Schlotterstein (Rüdiger and Anna's big brother), Dorothee von Schlotterstein-Seifenschwein (Rüdiger, Anna, and Lumpi's aunt, who is quite strict, bloodthirsty, and man-hungry)
Favorite quote: N/A

Synopsis: *SPOILERS*
It is Christmas time, and Anton's present is an adventure vacation any place he wants. Of course he picks the Jammertal (Valley of Doom), where his friends, the vampires, have moved to. As his mom decides not to come along last minute, it turns into a boys trip, with both Anton and his dad enjoying the ruins in the Jammertal - though for different reasons: Anton's father loves the old ruins, and especially the old organ, which he attempts to repair and play; Anton because he can visit his friends. But the time in Jammertal is not without worries for Anton: one, the vampires realize someone is snooping and suspect humans; two, his dad winds up injuring himself and Anton has to help out; and last but not least, Lumpi and his friend Jörg are planning a bowling match - and Anton is supposed to help Rüdiger win!

Review:
This was another one I don't really recall. The story seems familiar, but I just can't grasp the details. I guess I'll have to re-read it.

Prequels:Der kleine Vampir; Der kleine Vampir zieht um; Der kleine Vampir verreist; Der kleine Vampir auf dem Bauernhof; Der kleine Vampir und die große Liebe; Der kleine Vampir in Gefahr

Sequels: Der kleine Vampir liest vor; Der kleine Vampir und der unheimliche Patient; Der kleine Vampir in der Höhle des Löwen; Der kleine Vampir und der Lichtapparat; Der kleine Vampir und der rätselhafte Sarg; Der kleine Vampir und die große Verschwörung; Der kleine Vampir und die Klassenfahrt; Der kleine Vampir feiert Weihnachten; Der kleine Vampir und Graf Dracula; Der kleine Vampir und die Tanzstunde; Der kleine Vampir hat Geburtstag; Der kleine Vampir und die Gruselnacht; Der kleine Vampir und die letzte Verwandlung