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The Celery Stalks at Midnight (Bunnicula)

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The book was fun. We like the part when they go to the dump. We like the thoping part. the book was very funny. It made me happy inside. At a few parts it was scarey. The story was cool. you should read this book.

Harold thought that all of Chester's fears and concerns regarding Bunnicula and the fact that he was a vampire ended long ago, when he was placed on a liquid diet of vegetable juice. But, when Bunnicula disappears from his cage, and Chester begins locating various pieces of vegetables that have been drained of their juices, and have turned completely white, he puts on his detective hat once more, and begins investigating the mysterious occurrences. Of course, this time there are some differences involving his investigation. One, he has lost all track of Bunnicula, and can't find him anywhere, no matter how hard he looks. And, even worse, the Monroes seem to be oblivious to the fact that the freaky-deaky rabbit has disappeared from his cage, and won't listen to Chester's cries of concern for the MIA bunny; and two, this time, Chester doesn't have just Harold as his sidekick in his quest for justice, he also has Howie, the Monroes new dachshund puppy who happens to have a howl that could wake the dead, and a wish to be Chester's very own son. While Howie could easily get on Chester's nerves, he's taking the little guys affections in stride, and using them in an attempt to get Howie to side with him and his thoughts on little Bunnicula, as opposed to following the lead of the disbelieving Harold, who wants nothing more than to think the best of the little guy. As Chester, Harold, and Howie begin their search, they find themselves in the throes of a town filled with white vegetables. White vegetables that they are staking with toothpicks, to prevent them from coming to life and following Bunnicula's vegetable-draining ways. However, as the three siblings cavort and romp through various backyards and homes to locate Bunnicula, they encounter an array of animals who are interested in one thing: taking them down.

BUNNICULA was enjoyable, HOWLIDAY INN was riveting, but with THE CELERY STALKS AT MIDNIGHT, James Howe has most definitely outdone himself. As with the two previous installments, Chester and Harold are as delightful as ever. Chester's quest for justice, and his wacky mind put together make him an irresistible character - if not slightly insane - and will leave readers laughing out loud; while the food-loving Harold's disbelief about Bunnicula is catching, making the reader question whether or not Bunnicula truly is, or isn't, a vampire. However, it is the introduction of Howie that makes THE CELERY STALKS AT MIDNIGHT shine. Howie is the equivalent of Scooby-Doo's nephew, Scrappy-Doo. His aspirations to be just like Chester are off-beat, while his penchant for telling ridiculous jokes at all the wrong times are side-splitting funny. His howl, of course, gives his personality a slightly eerie side; but his love of peanut butter (something most dogs avoid) more than makes up for it. As with BUNNICULA, the fanged bunny doesn't make much of an appearance in THE CELERY STALKS AT MIDNIGHT; but the combining personalities of Harold, Chester, and Howie, along with the different animals they meet up with, from the sweater-wearing Max to the spitting-mad Snowball, certainly give the tale that certain...crunch to make it splendid. A clever romp through the mind of a zany cat and his two canine companions!

Erika Sorocco

Freelance Reviewer

Bunnicula is one of those great series of books that treats kids intelligently and therefore is fun for kids-at-heart adults too.

I love Victor Garber's interpretation of each character's voice. Quite versatile at changing up intonations and pitch, he seemlessly moves between teenage boys, goofy Howie and the more prim and proper Chester. I cracked up everytime Garber said 'Uncle HAHrold' in Howie's voice. VG also delivers the straight narrative parts in a nice rhythm that reflects the author's amusing sequences of puns with colorful imagery.

I loved the book and if your thinking about buying it go for it.However if you haven't read Bunnicula and Howliday Inn your really missing out on some great books and you should get those too!

This book is a must for every children's library. It is a wonderfully clever story told from the point of view of everyday house pets. Vampirish bunnnies, zombie-like vegetables, and toothpick trouble join together to make a fantastic, fun tale.

Bunnicula is a vampire bunny and he is on the loose. The Monroes, the family who owns Bunnicula, really don't have a clue about his escape. Bunnicula's pals Harold, Chester, and Howie are there to track him down in order to stop disaster. Chester has a theory that if Bunnicula bites the vegetables in everyone's garden they will turn into vampire vegetables and then attack the town. The message to the readers relays that ones mind can jump to many conclusions from the simple to the bazaar. Chester's idea of what may happen is defiantly leaning towards the bazaar. I like Celery Stalks at Midnight because the author told the story using animals which creates a hilarious picture in my mind.I recommend this book to all ages because of the animals and the mysterious happenings.

This is the best Bunnicula book written. I have read the whole series and this is the best!

Bunnicula stands as a timeless series of poetically woven rhetoric. However, Bunnicula's literary teeth cannot sink nearly as deeply as the eternal chasm that is geckicula. If you have not heard of Geckicula, let me explain. Geckicula stands alone as the first dracula-animal playoff and rendered all others wholly unnecessary. Bunnicula is a touching series but essentially ends up as nothing but the blood on geckicula's teeeth

One of my favorites... the kids love the part where Chester spears the veggies with a toothpick.

The familiar characters from the authors' previous story, Bunnicula, are back. Harold the dog, Howie the puppy, and Chester the cat return in this sequel. The three are in wonder of where Bunnicula has got off to. Chester is firmly convinced this time Bunnicula is indeed a vampire. The story is a sequence of events to find and bring Bunnicula's secret forth and hopefully save the neighborhood.

A could be vampire is always a science fiction fantasy favorite. The author indeed satisfies the appetite of the science fiction fans. It has a modern flair and realistic setting. The author uses the animals to reveal the story. While readers know animals are incapable of speaking, the realism of their voice is believable. The author keeps this pace of believable form throughout the book's beginning, middle, and end. While the illustrations are few, the illustrator gives action to the scenes that parallel the written words. The illustrations utilized have great form and detail. In their black and white pencil sketching the drawings only add to the story.