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Bunnicula

James Howe

197993 pagesabout 1–2 hours
1979
first published
  • 1979Atheneum · 98 pages · ENGISBN 9780689307003
  • 1986Dragon · 93 pages · ENGISBN 9780583308014
  • 1996Aladdin Paperbacks · 98 pages · ENGISBN 9780689806599
  • 1997Scholastic Inc. · 98 pages · ENGISBN 9780590634946
  • 1999Atheneum Books for Young Readers · 160 pages · ENGISBN 9780689832192
  • 2007Scholastic · 98 pages · ENGISBN 9780590313186
  • 2006Aladdin · 128 pages · ENGISBN 9781416928171
  • 2000Aladdin · 112 pages · ENGISBN 9780689838637
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Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery is a children's novel written by Deborah Howe and James Howe, illustrated by Alan Daniel, and published by Atheneum Books in 1979. It inaugurated the Bunnicula series and Bunnicula universe. Based on a 2007 online poll, the National Education Association listed the novel as one of the "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children." The series chronicles the adventures of the Monroe family and their pets, Harold the dog, Chester the cat, and Bunnicula the rabbit. The novels are narrated by Harold the family dog.

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PacePage turner
Plot intensityEventful

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Written forMiddle grade

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ThemesJustice

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