In 1979 Atheneum first published "Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery" to great acclaim. A beloved story that has become a modern classic with millions of copies in print worldwide, "Bunnicula" has made countless children laugh and carrots quake with terror. With an eye-catching new jacket by C. F. Payne and a new preface from James Howe, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce a brand-new generation of readers to the crazy antics of Bunnicula, Chester, and Harold.

It all begins when the Monroes go to see the movie "Dracula." At the theater, Toby finds something on his seat -- a baby rabbit, which the family takes home and names Bunnicula. It proves to be an apt name, at least as far as Chester the cat is concerned. Well-read and observant, Chester soon decides that there is something odd about the newcomer. For one thing, he seems to have fangs. And the odd markings on his back look a bit like a cape. Furthermore, Bunnicula sleeps from sunup to sundown and is only awake at night. And then there are the vegetables...the "white" vegetables.

Is Bunnicula really a vampire? Only Bunnicula knows for sure. But the story of Chester's suspicions and their consequences -- as told by his canine pal, Harold -- makes uproarious reading.

 

This book is part of a book series called Bunnicula .

There are 92 pages in this book. This book was published 2004 by Simon & Schuster .

James Howe is the author of more than seventy books for young readers, including the award-winning Bunnicula series and the highly acclaimed young adult novel, The Watcher. He lives in New York State, USA. James Howe's debut book, Bunnicula, first published in the States in 1979 where it has received great acclaim and been the basis of a popular TV special. James lives in New York with Zoey, his daughter from his second marriage.