This lively, engaging story will keep your lower Key Stage 3 classes enthralled. Lost on a camping holiday abroad, Henry Hollins and family find themselves camping near a crumbling castle called ALUCARD. Noting the reverse spelling of the name, Henry explores the castle where he meets the Count, who sometimes changes into a fruit bat, is vegetarian, and quite appalled by his ancestors' antics. Babette Cole's witty illustrations complement the text throughout. Age 10 +