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"Do rabbits cry?" I asked Chester
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then, considering i know you are all awaiting the answer to the question of whether or not bunnicula deigns to make an appearance in the sixth volume of the series that pays his bills, afterward calling out sick to the past howevermany, yeah, he does.
does he in fact "strike again?" hard to say. chester, of course, would take y'all believe "He'south a spinach sucker! The bane
fulfilling my vow to read all the sequels i never knew existed to books i loved when i was little."Do rabbits cry?" I asked Chester
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and so, because i know yous are all awaiting the respond to the question of whether or not bunnicula deigns to make an appearance in the sixth book of the series that pays his bills, afterward calling out sick to the past howevermany, yes, he does.
does he in fact "strike once again?" difficult to say. chester, of form, would have you believe "He'south a spinach sucker! The blight of broccoli! A bad rabbit with bad habits!" out there "... attacking artichokes, sucking squash, biting broccoli, sinking his fangs into fennel - "
but who knows what that picayune bunny's reeeeaalllly up to once the sunday goes downwardly?
actually, i'll tell you, because it'southward such a weird story. as you know, because you are a bunnicula fan, even when that petty vamp-bunny's around, he doesn't actually talk. chester, harold, howie, all the dogs and cats and birds at the kennel - lots of talking. bunnicula? not a peep. ever. as a upshot, his motivations have always been assumed, unremarkably by the paranoid and high-strung chester - a highly unreliable judge of character, because cats are too smart for their own good. is how i'thou choosing to interpret harold'south remark:
...my dog's brain, which is to a true cat's brain what a corridor is to a labyrinth, could not begin to sort information technology all out.
so! in this book, everyone'south noticed that bunnicula'due south been a little listless of late, later on an uncharacteristically frisky/upbeat couple of weeks.
(speaking of frisky, are we always going to notice out more than near that girl-bunny bunnicula reportedly knocked up at the end of Nighty-Nightmare? because in that location's only one book left in this series and at that place's been no mention of these bunny-pups in the terminal two books).
to condense it for you - chester has determined that bunnicula was cheerful because he saw and heard all the preparations for mother's day going on in the monroe household and thought this meant his own mother (who [presumably] left him in a box of clay at the movie theater YEARS ago) was coming to visit and was excited near it. and and so when she didn't come, he got distressing. and and so escaped to return to the movie theater in which he was constitute to meet upwardly with her there. which was about to be demolished, a fact that all the other animals knew except bunnicula, even though the first function of this assumption relies upon bunnicula knowing what's going on in the monroe household plenty to be aware of holidays. simply somehow non aware of the monroe's picket-sign-carrying participation in the "save the theater" rallies that have been going on for a long time:
"Your female parent and I take put months into fighting this demolition, Pete, you know that."
pete knows, only somehow bunnicula doesn't, because every bit wildly speculative as chester's theory is, information technology turns out to exist accurate and bunnicula's about to hop into DANGER unaware.
and here's every bit skilful a place as any to intermission in my vehement-down the logic of a middle-class volume to bespeak out that in this volume, james howe gets a little meta (and maybe a smidge defensive) about something that's been bugging me during this reading/rereading journey:
after reminding us that toby gets to stay up equally tardily as he wants to read on friday nights (which i idea was the all-time ritual/reward e'er when i was a kid) and how he always shares his stockpile o' treats with harold:
He knows how much I love chocolate, so he's e'er certain to have at least ane chocolaty delight set up and waiting for me. (Some of my readers have written expressing their concern about the potentially detrimental effects of chocolate on dogs, to which I can just say that while it is true some dogs have been known to become ill from eating chocolate, others accept not. Luckily, I fall into the latter category. Besides, I hasten to remind my readers that I, like the books I take written, am a work of fiction.)
THAT PRE-INCEPTION INCEPTION WOULD HAVE Blown MY Heed AS A KID Then IT'S A Proficient THING I AM GROWN.
it's still non a smashing idea to give dogs chocolate, fictional or otherwise, but howe sneaks in a unlike PSA to make upwardly for information technology, interrupting chester'due south account of bunnicula'due south nighttime feeding frenzy:
"Past the time I entered the kitchen, he was gone. He had left his victims behind, though, carelessly scattered about the floor like so much litter on a public beach.""Uncle Harold," Howie said, "when you write a volume abut this, will you lot find a style to remind your readers that they should never litter?"
"I definitely volition," I promised.
anyway, it's another fun hazard story - better than Nighty-Nightmare, which so far has been the low point in the series. this one comes with a game-changing development at the end and i guess nosotros'll see how that all pans out in book seven, the last of the regular serial before it spins off into the "tales from the house of bunnicula" series, which i exercise not recognize as canon and probably will not effort unless i'thousand told past one of youse that it is worth information technology.
i go out you with one picture:
ane quote:
Chester had roused himself from his nighttime's slumber and was in the middle of doing that stretch cats practise where they extend their forepart paws out on the floor in front end of them every bit if they're praying and heighten their rear ends up high like they're waiting for the whole globe to notice and say, "Hey, that's some nice tush you got there."
and 1 warning:
practise not read this book if you practice non want to accept the concluding sherlock holmes book spoiled for you.
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Only, you know what? That'south a really stupid expression. What does it even mean? Like, I tin can milk shake a stick at a hell of a lot of fun. More than most people, probably. I'm really good. So, if I say that, nosotros're talking almost a LOT of fun. Someone else, with less vigorous arm-shaking action? Maybe they tin can just shake a stick at a fiddling bit of f
In honor of Howie'due south analogousness for terrible puns, I was going to say this book is more fun than y'all can shake a stick at (considering, you lot know, dogs chase sticks).Just, yous know what? That'due south a really stupid expression. What does it even hateful? Like, I can shake a stick at a hell of a lot of fun. More than than most people, probably. I'm really good. Then, if I say that, we're talking about a LOT of fun. Someone else, with less vigorous arm-shaking action? Mayhap they can only milk shake a stick at a little bit of fun. And what if you lot don't know what fun looks like, or alive in a desert? How are you supposed to shake a stick at it? It's cool.
Then, instead, nosotros'll just say this was a solid improver to the Bunnicula catechism.
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And I observe that I love them just as much as I did so.
Besides, who wouldn't want a rabbit named Bunnicula? Guys, I love the Bunnicula books. I remember that I had listened to them on long machine trips when I was younger, and then found both this and the get-go book at a used volume sale and decided that I definitely needed to re-read them.
And I observe that I love them just equally much as I did and so.
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My favorite quote: "Some of my readers have written expressing their business about the potentially detrimental furnishings of chocolate on dogs, to which I can only say that while it is truthful some dogs have been known to become ill from eating chocolate, others have not. Luckily, I fall into the latter category. Also, I hasten to remind my readers that I, similar the books I take written, am a work of fiction."
Notable characters: Harold, our canine narrator; Ches
Bunnicula Strikes Again, James Howe, 1999My favorite quote: "Some of my readers have written expressing their business organisation about the potentially detrimental effects of chocolate on dogs, to which I can only say that while it is truthful some dogs have been known to become ill from eating chocolate, others have not. Luckily, I autumn into the latter category. Too, I hasten to remind my readers that I, like the books I take written, am a piece of work of fiction."
Notable characters: Harold, our canine narrator; Chester, his feline friend; Howie, their immature dachshund companion; Bunnicula, the alleged vampire bunny
Near memorable scene: Chester and Bunnicula in the theater at the terminate. The younger me would accept totally bawled. I know this because the grown-ass-human being-me almost bawled. Not to worry, though … information technology does have a happy ending. Merely for a minute in that location, I was worried …
Greatest strengths: Its emotionality. Not gonna prevarication: information technology kinda got to me
Standout achievements: This series is every chip equally adept equally a grown up as it was as a kid
Fun Facts: This book features return visits from Bob and Linda, as well equally Felony and Misdemeanor from the previous book, Return to Howliday Inn
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What information technology taught me: That apparently (according to the drawing on page 17 in which she'south scowling downwards the staircase at her a-hole children in what appears to be a fur coat), Mrs. Monroe looks similar a mob-wife. I don't know if she looked similar a mob-wife all along and I only missed it, or if she had some piece of work done or what. But yeah. She looks like a mob-wife now
How it inspired me: It actually DID take me dorsum to childhood in a way — even though I didn't read this one until I was an developed. But patently, I nonetheless accept an emotional connection with these characters. I honey that
Additional thoughts: This is, oddly, the first book that gave me a real sense of Bunnicula. Fifty-fifty though this little vampire bunny is frequently at the center of the stories, he doesn't really make that many appearances — and when he does, he's pretty static. Not so in this ane. In this one, I finally fell in love with the trivial guy
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This is not amidst my absolute favorites of the Bunnicula saga, but it is quite a satisfying read, and strikes all the right notes for a dramatic finale.
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After the Monroe family unit found Bunnicula in the picture theater, and all of the frenzy that came along with him, when they brought him home and things died down, normal is how Harold would describe their habitation. But just similar what happened in the Adventures of Sherlock, Harold soon finds out that anything is discipline to change. And tons of changes come his fashion.
Bunnicula seems to have lost all of "the sparkle in his eyes" and his ene
Reviewed by Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen for TeensReadToo.comAfter the Monroe family establish Bunnicula in the cinema, and all of the frenzy that came along with him, when they brought him home and things died down, normal is how Harold would describe their dwelling house. But just like what happened in the Adventures of Sherlock, Harold soon finds out that anything is subject to modify. And tons of changes come his manner.
Bunnicula seems to have lost all of "the sparkle in his eyes" and his energy whenever Toby and Pete accept him out of his cage to play. Although oblivious at first, Harold begins to worry that something is wrong with Bunnicula. Could he be ill?
Chester knows for certain that it has nothing to exercise with being sick; he is gear up on Bunnicula acting this fashion because he wants to cause trouble. Chester saw what Bunnicula had done before... sucking upwardly all of the juices from the vegetables! Of course, Chester doesn't want Bunnicula to strike again, then his infamous plans are put into activeness.
On the side, the Monroe family is trying to save the flick theater, where they found Bunnicula, from being torn down, since it'due south a landmark in Centerville. Ironically, though, the last motion-picture show they will be playing is Dracula. Could this possibly have anything to do with why Bunnicula is acting weird?
It's upward to Harold and Howie to crack the instance, and to make sure Chester doesn't go too far -- or it just might be the end!
BUNNICULA STRIKES AGAIN! is a very entertaining sequel to the hit BUNNICULA. Over again, Harold writes and narrates the story, making the tale even more humorous. Fans of the first book will definitely desire to sink their teeth into this ane, especially if they want to know what Bunnicula and fifty-fifty Chester are up to now.
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Over again, Howe delivers an extremely intelligent and humorous story that will entertain both children and adults. While I don't await adults to option up this book for themselves, information technology is a wonderful book and series to read aloud with your children.
As with the others in the series, Howe does not talk downward to his intended audience. On the contrary, he speaks to them every bit he would anyone else, sort of like the Monroes speak to their pets. Chester'south passion for conspiracies, Harold's laid back demeanor and Howie'due south youthful excitement practically jump off the pages. And of course my favorite parts are Howie's puns. That just never gets erstwhile.
And as if reading the book isn't enough, both Chester and Howie enjoy reading books too. In all fairness, Harold besides enjoys books... eating them, that is.
Bunnicula Strikes Again is another wonderful book in the Bunnicula series, all of which I highly recommend.
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Chester is at it once again. Bunnicula is
This book was an even quicker read than Render to Howliday Inn, merely it was a charming one. It'south interesting to see how the family unit dynamics evolve from volume to book, and how much everyone'southward lives, including the Editor'south, change. There's a notation of finality to the volume, a looming knowledge that the end may indeed exist near. Seeing how even the story existence read to Harold in the beginning is "The Final Trouble" you go in knowing disaster will happen before the finish.Chester is at it again. Bunnicula is getting ill, and doesn't seem to be getting better. Chester assures Harold and Howie that he'south "taking care of information technology" and Harold has had enough. Chester may be his friend, but and so is Bunnicula, and too long he's gone along with the various plans to destroy the vampire rabbit. Information technology's time for him to stand for what he knows is right - but at what cost?
This book continues the somewhat darker themes that were first established in Return to Howliday Inn. While there are still enough of laughs, the subject matter does tend to be darker than what I expected, and the moral questions a bit more than potent still. I enjoyed it immensely, though ultimately I wish it was longer. Simply can't go enough of these characters.
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Finally, we become to see Harold stand up upwards to Chester - a glorious moment six books in the making. It was getting to the bespeak where Harol
After multiple adventures concerning murdered guests, talking skeletons, and deadly celery, this volume returns to what the Bunnicula series is all about: Chester's fear of living with a vampiric bunny. By this point, we all know that Bunnicula is harmless and Chester is off his rocker, but the stakes are higher when Chester begins trying to actually impale Bunnicula.Finally, we get to run across Harold stand up to Chester - a glorious moment half dozen books in the making. It was getting to the point where Harold had to cease beingness complicit, and it was worth waiting for. The resolution of Chester and Bunnicula's conflict was sweetness and middle-warming, leaving a very satisfying conclusion. This book isn't actually creepy, since by this point we all know Bunnicula poses no threat, but it has the trademark humor that makes this series so good. The narrator even breaks te fourth wall occasionally, but this didn't bother me.
I'd read this as a child, but having reread it now later on reading all the books in sequence makes me capeesh it even more.
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Also I'm putting this under a cut because it'southward a big spoilery but this analogy made me get awwww THEY'RE BEST FRIENDS AND THEY SLEEP NEXT TO EACH OTHER Now AND CHESTER PURS AND Information technology'Due south ADORABLE!! (hide spoiler)]
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Finally back to a book in the series nigh Bunnicula!! Merely OMG, some other depressing story past Mr. H
"It'due south happening once more. The Monroes's kitchen is littered with the remains of vegetables, drained of all color. To Chester, it's obvious: Bunnicula, the vampire rabbit, is upwardly to his old tricks.But Harold is more frightened for Bunnicula than of him. The poor bunny doesn't wait also adept. Is he ill? Or just unhappy? Or has Chester finally gone too far in his attempt to brand the globe rubber for veggies?"Finally back to a book in the series about Bunnicula!! But OMG, another depressing story by Mr. Howe!! Chester is over again trying to KILL Bunnicula by starving him. Every bit if that isn't bad enough, Bunnicula gets super depressed nearly family unit and about dies. In that location is one chapter where Bunnicula is but laying there crying over something depressing and it's just similar GEEZ... As if the stuff with Bunnicula isn't depressing enough, y'all take this side story about the old cinema (the one Bunnicula was found at years ago), is scheduled to be torn down and the family tries to salve information technology because they love information technology but it still gets torn downwards. It became this depressing metaphor about love and loss and how nix is forever. Crap. That is flipping depressing, Mr. Howe! I wanted a fun little adventure about a vampire rabbit and you are making me think about stuff I don't desire to call up about. D: This book was so distressing, I was wary about reading the next volume in the series!
Once again the volume is illustrated past Alan Daniel. This work is actually good, but for some reason all the pictures are way likewise dark. In the last book, they were too light, at present nosotros have the opposite problem. Everything is extremely dark and blends together. I don't know if that was an outcome with the way he colored the work or if it was a photocopier issue with the publisher or what? Merely, yeah... very dark artwork with a lot of the details just blending in. Sadface.
This book was sorry. I don't similar to be sad. I have plenty sad thoughts running around in my head equally it is. When I read, I don't want to be reminded of sad things. Yes, this book had a very sweet ending, that is true, but I don't like having to go through a minefield of sad in order to go to the happy ending! Seriously wasn't even sure if I was going to read the final book of the series....
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It's made for the child audition however I could encounter teens and young adults who enjoy animals to be swept up into the world of Bunnicula and the wild adventures of Chester, Harold and Howie.
I've been aware of the animated Television set show and thought it was a unique kids testify pattern, I haven't watched any episodes in full but I am impressed with the polish animation style and bright color scheme. The general thought of the show is a bit exaggera
This book was actually far more entertaining than I had expected.It'southward fabricated for the child audience yet I could see teens and young adults who enjoy animals to be swept up into the earth of Bunnicula and the wild adventures of Chester, Harold and Howie.
I've been enlightened of the animated Goggle box show and thought it was a unique kids show design, I haven't watched whatever episodes in total just I am impressed with the smooth animation way and vivid color scheme. The general thought of the testify is a bit exaggerated from the story and information technology has pocket-sized and major differences.
As for the book, this was a fun, funny take a chance and chalk full of wit and humor I never really seen in a children's volume earlier. The way they talk and explain things. I enjoy Chester's personality and Harold's enthusiasm and amore for Toby. Howie's oblivious yet eager personality is especially charming also. The characters, both human and animate being are sugariness and heartwarming, the relationships of many of the characters to each other is really enjoyable to read nearly.
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As usual, Howe writes a fun, quick read, consummate with some life lessons, morals and a jab at pop civilisation here and at that place. The illustrations are always a nifty addition to the Bunnicula stories.
For th
Bunnicula is ill and no one knows why in Bunnicula Strikes Again!. Everyone wants to salve him except Chester, the true cat, who believes the vampire bunny is upwardly to no adept. But Chester also gets ill, so the dogs must solve the mystery and try to relieve their friends from whatsoever ails them and each other.Equally usual, Howe writes a fun, quick read, complete with some life lessons, morals and a jab at popular civilisation here and there. The illustrations are ever a great addition to the Bunnicula stories.
For those of you unfamiliar with the series, information technology's a cracking fashion to become kids interested in reading if they love animals and semi-spooky fun a la Scooby Doo-like horror.
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These books are cute and I call up kids would bask them but I don't actually recommend adults
These books are adorable, don't get me wrong...but I'one thousand at the indicate where I'grand realizing I'yard an adult reading a children's volume series. The writing and plot is goofy as Bunnicula escapes and the Monroe pets think it is to exist reunited with his mother. This was intended to be the finale of the series and we come across some growth in Chester's graphic symbol after he directly up tries to murder Bunnicula and comes around.These books are cute and I think kids would relish them simply I don't really recommend adults revisit them. I mean, I still recall they're fun only I'm questioning why I embarked on this journeying to read the entire series. :p
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Bunnicula has becomes listless. And it isn't just because of Chester. Later a few days of non getting amend, they send him to Vet.
Chester being hid usual self, he decides Bunnicula is looking for his mother. Strangely, I recall this time Chester is completely correct.
This story goes forth with Chester wanting to destroy Bunnicula, and Harold wanting to save him. But past the end, anybody is trying to save everyone.
Information technology's a super cu
Another super fun adventure with Harold, Chester, Howie and Bunnicula.Bunnicula has becomes listless. And it isn't merely considering of Chester. Subsequently a few days of non getting meliorate, they send him to Vet.
Chester existence hid usual self, he decides Bunnicula is looking for his mother. Strangely, I call up this time Chester is completely correct.
This story goes along with Chester wanting to destroy Bunnicula, and Harold wanting to save him. Simply by the end, everyone is trying to save everyone.
It'south a super cute ending. I'm still smiling over the fauna friendship.
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I really liked this volume because it was adventures, mysteries, and Bunnicula the vampire rabbit! Chester however, is a large reader and mostly detective. This volume also had many genes here is a list of what I call back: Fiction, Mystery, and Adventure. I can't expect to offset the next book! However, the next volume: Bunnicula Meets Edgar Allen Crow, is the terminal book of the series, simply I' Bunnicula Strikes Once more! was a amazing book! I wonder what the next book will exist, Bunnicula Meets Edgar Allen Crow. . .
I really liked this book because it was adventures, mysteries, and Bunnicula the vampire rabbit! Chester nevertheless, is a big reader and mostly detective. This book also had many genes here is a list of what I recall: Fiction, Mystery, and Adventure. I can't wait to kickoff the adjacent book! However, the next book: Bunnicula Meets Edgar Allen Crow, is the terminal volume of the series, just I'thousand going to read my other books then: Doll Bones. I'm certain information technology volition exist great! ...more
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A short simply solid improver to the Bunnicula set of books. Equally usual, Chester is completely paranoid and thinks Bunnicula is upwards to his old tricks. Just I like watching his grumpy exterior mask his fondness for bunnicula. As one might say, he may exist a veggie-sucking rabbit but he's my veggie-sucking rabbit. The ending was a bit suspenseful but information technology was good. Victor Garber does his usual great job of narrating the volume.
three.5 starsA short but solid addition to the Bunnicula set of books. As usual, Chester is completely paranoid and thinks Bunnicula is up to his old tricks. Only I like watching his grumpy exterior mask his fondness for bunnicula. As one might say, he may exist a veggie-sucking rabbit but he'southward my veggie-sucking rabbit. The catastrophe was a bit suspenseful but it was good. Victor Garber does his usual nifty job of narrating the book.
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James Howe has written more than eighty books in the thirty-plus years he's been writing for young readers. Information technology sometimes confuses people that the writer of the humorous Bunnicula serial also wrote the dark young developed novel, The Watcher, or such showtime reader series equally Pi
Librarian Note: In that location is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name. See this thread for more than information.James Howe has written more than than lxxx books in the thirty-plus years he'southward been writing for young readers. It sometimes confuses people that the writer of the humorous Bunnicula serial also wrote the dark young adult novel, The Watcher, or such beginning reader series equally Pinky and Rex and the E.B. White Read Aloud Award-winning Houndsley and Catina and its sequels. But from the beginning of his career (which came about somewhat by accident afterward asking himself what kind of vampire a rabbit might make), he has been most interested in letting his imagination take him in whatever direction information technology cared to. So far, his imagination has led him to picture books, such as I Wish I Were a Butterfly and Brontorina (nearly a dinosaur who dreams of being a ballerina), mysteries, poetry (in the upcoming Addie on the Inside), and fiction that deals with issues that matter deeply to him. He is peculiarly proud of The Misfits, which inspired national No Name-Calling Calendar week (world wide web.nonamecallingweek.org) and its sequel Totally Joe. He does non know where his imagination volition take him in the side by side thirty-plus years, only he is looking frontwards to finding out.
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