Bunnicula Meets Edgar Allan Crow (Bunnicula Series #7)

by James Howe Narrated by Patrick Mulvihill

Overview

The Monroe house is going mad with excitement. Pete has just won a contest, and the prize is a school visit from none other than M. T. Graves, Pete's idol and the bestselling author of the FleshCrawlers series. He's even going to stay with the Monroes while he's visiting!

Harold and Howie are thrilled, but Chester the cat is suspicious. Why does Graves dress all in black? Why doesn't the beady-eyed crow perched on his shoulder say anything? Why has a threatening flock of crows invaded the backyard? And most worrisome of all: In each of the FleshCrawlers books, why does something bad always happen to the pets?

Suddenly, Graves's interest in all of the animals--especially Bunnicula--looks far from innocent. It's up to Chester, Harold, and Howie to find out if M. T. Graves and Edgar Allan Crow are really devising a plot to make their beloved bunny . . . NEVERMORE!

Editorial Reviews

School Library Journal

Gr 4–7
In this seventh adventure featuring the veggie-vampire and his cohorts, the Monroe family is playing host to M. T. Graves, creator of the gruesome, popular "FleshCrawlers" series. While Pete and Toby are excited to meet a real-live author, their pets aren't happy about the visitor. First, Graves has brought along Edgar Allan Crow, a strange, silent bird. Furthermore, the yard is suddenly infested with dozens of other crows-squawking, calling, and obviously waiting for something-or someone. Worst of all, M. T. seems to be taking an unhealthy interest in Bunnicula. Chester the cat tries desperately to convince the other pets that Graves intends to use their long-eared friend for some fiendish purpose. Sheepdog Howard isn't persuaded, but then the vampire bunny mysteriously disappears. Can the Monroe pets find their friend in time-and discover what the weird writer is really up to? As always, much of the book's humor comes from the interplay among the animals. Chester's melodramatic imagination sees sinister plots everywhere, while laid-back Howard tries to keep the neurotic cat in balance. Aspiring author Howie, meanwhile, puppy-worships their famous visitor and is continually trying to get writing tips. The writing style is a mixture of chills and chuckles, and the black-and-white pencil drawings are appropriately eerie. Underlying all the fun is a quiet celebration of writing and the power of friendship and inspiration.
—Elaine E. KnightCopyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

From the Publisher

"Bunnicula is the kind of story that does not age, and in all probability, will never die. Or stay dead, anyway. . . ." — Neil Gaiman

"Bunnicula was one funny, scary, must-read vampire bunny when he first showed up. He hasn't changed a bit. Very scary. Very funny." — Jon Scieszka

"As a kid, I saw the classic movie Dracula and became instantly afraid of vampires. Many years later, I read the classic children's book Bunnicula. Now — in addition to vampires — I am also afraid of bunnies. I hope you're happy, Jim." — Barbara Park

"James Howe is the king! Bunnicula rules!!!" — Dav Pilkey

JUN/JUL 07 - AudioFile

Misunderstandings and missed clues abound as author M.T. Graves pays a visit to the Monroe family. The family’s well-known animals, “vampire” rabbit Bunnicula, cat Chester, dog Harold, and puppy Howie, go into high alert over the impending visitor and the strange happenings that accompany him. Why would the mysterious caped man want Bunnicula to sleep in his room with him? Why does a murder of crows arrive in the yard at the same moment M.T. arrives? Patrick Mulvahill relishes the relationships between the animals and humans as much as James Howe does. The cat-and-dog snits and the exuberance of puppy Howie are particularly fun, as is the tongue-in-cheek humor. Sleuths, be prepared to solve the mystery and laugh simultaneously. A.R. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171524432
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	01/09/2007
Series:	Bunnicula Series
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

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