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The Monroes have gone on vacation, leaving Harold, Chester, and Bunnicula at Château Bow-Wow—not exactly a four-star hotel. On the animals' very first night there, the silence is pierced by a peculiar wake-up call—an unearthly howl that makes Chester observe that the place should be called...Howliday Inn.
But the mysterious cries in the night (Chester is convinced there are werewolves afoot) are just the beginning of the frightening goings-on. Soon, animals start disappearing, and there are whispers of murder. Is check-out time at Château Bow-Wow going to come earlier than Harold and Chester anticipated?
The second book in the bestselling and award-winning Bunnicula series is now a spooky graphic novel that will send a shiver down your spine and leave you howling with laughter!
Fiction Cats Friendship Dogs Mystery and detective stories Graphic novels Hotels, motels, etc Hotels Cartoons and comics JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Detective and mystery comics Graphic novel adaptations Bunnicula Howe, James
Kirkus Reviews
Starred Review
The Monroes have gone on vacation, leaving Harold, Chester, and Bunnicula at Château Bow-Wow—not exactly a four-star hotel.
School Library Journal
Gr 1-6--Toby plans to take his dog, Harold, and his cat, Chester, on vacation, but instead they are boarded with Bunnicula at Chateau Bow Wow, a special boarding house for unusual pets. During their stay, the animals receive a visit from vampire bunnies, and soon after, Louise the poodle goes missing. Tensions rise when Chester also disappears, turning every guest into a suspect. Realizing he has no other choice, Harold reluctantly turns to Bunnicula for help. This second installment in the "Bunnicula" graphic novel series will attract early readers seeking light scares. Howe and Donkin infuse the story with humor, and the lively animal interactions keep the tone fun and engaging. Told from Harold's perspective, the narrative strikes a balance between spooky moments and heartfelt humor. Gilpin's soft, cartoon-style illustrations will appeal to transitional readers, while the heavier text load supports those building reading stamina. One scene depicting a dead, hanging rat may be the most intense moment for sensitive readers. VERDICT Fans of "Bunnicula" will be eager to pick up this entertaining new addition to the series.
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James Howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers. Bunnicula, coauthored by his late wife Deborah and published in 1979, is considered a modern classic of children's literature. The author has written six highly popular sequels, along with the spinoff series Tales from the House of Bunnicula and Bunnicula and Friends. Among his other books are picture books such as Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores and beginning reader series that include the Pinky and Rex and Houndsley and Catina books. He has also written for older readers. The Misfits, published in 2001, inspired the nationwide antibullying initiative No Name-Calling Week, as well as three sequels, Totally Joe, Addie on the Inside, and Also Known as Elvis. A common theme in James Howe's books from preschool through teens is the acceptance of difference and being true to oneself. Visit him online at JamesHowe.com.
