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The Celery Stalks at Midnight (Bunnicula #3)
Bunnicula's pals Harold, Chester, and Howie are back
Paperback, 111 pages
Published
August 1st 1989
by Avon Books
(first published 1983)
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No matter how you slice it, the fact of the matter is that I am a fan of both zombie vegetables AND mystery solving animals. I also quite like old school book covers and vampiric rabbits. Of course, I really took to The Celery Stalks At Midnight by James Howe, third in the Bunnicula series, gobbling it up during the April 2012 Dewey Readathon in an hour or so.
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Jan 16, 2013
Christina
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
childrens-books,
vampires
In the third installment of the Bunnicula series, Bunnicula escapes from his cage and vegetables are turning white again. After realizing his mistake, that you have to drive a stake through a vampire, not a steak, Chester arms himself with toothpicks and sets out to find Bunnicula and stake all vegetable victims turned into minion vampires. Of course Harold joins the crusade, along with Howie, the Monroe's newest addition to the family, who was acquired from Cheateau Bow-Wow. But things turn fro...more
Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of artichokes?
This title and catch phrase just cracked me up. This is the third in the Bunnicula series. It took only four days to read aloud, and my boys enjoyed it, but it isn’t quite the caliber of Howliday Inn, which isn’t quite the caliber of Bunnicula. In this one, Chester begins to wonder what happens to the vegetables the vampire bunny bites? Do they become vampires themselves. Are they plotting to take over all of Centerville? Could the Monroes (i...more
This title and catch phrase just cracked me up. This is the third in the Bunnicula series. It took only four days to read aloud, and my boys enjoyed it, but it isn’t quite the caliber of Howliday Inn, which isn’t quite the caliber of Bunnicula. In this one, Chester begins to wonder what happens to the vegetables the vampire bunny bites? Do they become vampires themselves. Are they plotting to take over all of Centerville? Could the Monroes (i...more
Another of the wonderful Bunnicula series, again read to me by my brother. This time the action again centers around Bunnicula, the veggie juice sucking vampire bunny. This time however it's not the bunny himself that has Chester up in arms, but his vegetable victims. It all starts when Bunnicula gets loose from his cage and then white vegetables appear around the neighborhood.
One great thing about this book was it's hilarious and perfect title. Very clever and funny. Chester remains my favorite...more
One great thing about this book was it's hilarious and perfect title. Very clever and funny. Chester remains my favorite...more
This book was so cute. I loved the antics of Chester the cat and how he gets Harold (as well as Howie, the new puppy in the family) into a ridiculous adventure which is extremely funny to read! The plot in this book is back to being more centered around Bunnicula (the bunny from the first book) and has Chester, Harold and Howie going around town attempting to stake Bunnicula's minions: the white vegetable zombies and onions (it's complicated). The ending is both spooky but funny. I really liked...more
We are doing these out of order, but we found it for 25 cents at a Library sale, will probably re-read it in order after we find the others.....
Honestly this is probably a little old for WALT, but I remembered them so fondly from my childhood I found it hard to wait....He got the main idea, had some questions about vocabvlary (which is good) but wasn't as excited as I was....We will wait a couple of years and then start with the first one, with WALT reading them to me!!
ALl in all not a bad set o...more
Honestly this is probably a little old for WALT, but I remembered them so fondly from my childhood I found it hard to wait....He got the main idea, had some questions about vocabvlary (which is good) but wasn't as excited as I was....We will wait a couple of years and then start with the first one, with WALT reading them to me!!
ALl in all not a bad set o...more
Another entertaining installment to the Bunnicula books, even if Howe has retreated from the length and ambition that was present in Howliday Inn.
Suspicious feline detective/conspiracist Chester, his Watson Harold are now joined by Howie, the dachshund puppy introduced at the end of the last novel whose purpose is to provide Short Round comic relief in the form of puns.
Bunnicula the vampire bunny takes a big part again, having been on the loose outside in the night. Chester is afraid that these...more
Suspicious feline detective/conspiracist Chester, his Watson Harold are now joined by Howie, the dachshund puppy introduced at the end of the last novel whose purpose is to provide Short Round comic relief in the form of puns.
Bunnicula the vampire bunny takes a big part again, having been on the loose outside in the night. Chester is afraid that these...more
I owned this one as a kid, so I remember reading this one more often than the others. However, it's clear why Howliday Inn was my favorite. This one was kind of all over the place, and really just focused on slapstick and puns. Howie was as unnecessary to the series as Scrappy Doo was to Scooby-Doo, but I was glad Chester expanded on something that had been bothering me since the first book: Who cares if Bunnicula sucks the juices out of vegetables? Where's the harm in that? So I'm glad Chester...more
Jul 31, 2011
Michele Lee
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
2011,
childrens-middlegrade
We bought this book from the library book sale.
Chester and Harold are back, along with new partner in crime Howie. Unfortunately Bunnicula is missing, and Chester takes it upon himself to teach Harold and Howie the dangers of having a vampire bunny on the lose (in the form of veggie ghoul minions wandering around the neighborhood). So now the trio are on a mission to stake all the white vampire victim veggies they can find before they rise, and to find and imprison (or destroy) Bunnicula for go...more
Chester and Harold are back, along with new partner in crime Howie. Unfortunately Bunnicula is missing, and Chester takes it upon himself to teach Harold and Howie the dangers of having a vampire bunny on the lose (in the form of veggie ghoul minions wandering around the neighborhood). So now the trio are on a mission to stake all the white vampire victim veggies they can find before they rise, and to find and imprison (or destroy) Bunnicula for go...more
Misteri di buku ketiga ini kurang seru ah. Sejauh ini belum ada yang mengalahkan buku pertama. Tapi buku ketiga ini masih lumayan lucu terutama karena ada tambahan piaraan: Howie, si puppy narsis yang suka becanda tapi masih agak lugu. Howie ini menganggap Chester adalah ayahnya dengan memanggilnya Pop. Sedangkan Harold cukup dipanggil sebagai Uncle. Bunnicula tetap cuma berperan sebagai obyek penderita--yang tidak menderita. Bahkan Bunnicula meraih predikat Hewan Piaraan yang Istimewa (diterjem...more
Mar 28, 2011
Dolly
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
parents reading with their children
I have the most remarkable coincidences in my reading selections and it never ceases to amaze me when it happens. Like, for example, today, when I am reading this book with our girls and Chester makes reference to Thoreau. "It's...it's natural, organic, back-to-the-earth. Thoreau would have been proud of you." I just happened to recently pick up Walden again (for the third or fourth time) and am making an earnest attempt at finishing it...finally! So, it's the little things like this that make m...more
This is the third book in the Bunnicula series, and it is just as worthy as the first two. The characters are so lovable that readers can't wait to hear more of their adventures, and this book gives readers that opportunity. Like the first two, this book has just the right combination of mystery and humor which makes it hard to put down. Although it is a chapter book, I believe many young readers could tackle this book and appreciate it.
I remember about the same amount as I do for Howliday Inn. The cat and dog thing Bunnicula is up to his old tricks (really, the poor rabbit just wants to be left alone with some vegetable juice), and that he's going to invade the town with vampire veggies. Something about a school fair for the kids where they dress up halloweenishly, some confusion about that with the cat, and something else. It gets 3 stars.
Poor bunnicula! He can't have any fun without Harold, Howie, and Chester getting involved. This story is about Chester's belief that Bunnicula is turning vegetables into zombies. So, the three pets go out to drive stakes- toothpicks- through all the white vegetables and to find Bunnicula. The three friends get into trouble and eventually find out that Bunnicula was in the garage overnight! But, was he really??
Some of my students like the Bunnicula books, so I tried one out. It was okaaaay...not great. The general hook is cute--a household of family pets suspects the bunny that lives with them of being a vampire. And a vegetable vampire at that. The book is full of physical comedy and puns, but the writing (especially the dialogue) really drags out. But you know, the kids like it.
Apr 22, 2012
Vanessa Peavy
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
ece-3601,
science-literature
found this book in the desk of a third grader. I loved the play on words. How clever! I read a few chapters and automatically thought about using this book to do a study on food. While reading the book students can taste the different foods that are in that chapter. Then students can choose one of the foods mentioned and write a poem about it.
Grade 3-5
Grade 3-5
I read this book almost 20 years ago, and don't remember much about it except that it was down to earth and funny, and that I always remembered the title as a book I loved -- which matches what some of the younger reviewers are saying :) For those who liked this.. I suggest reading Owl In Love after a few years :) Say.. when you're around 14 or older.
In this book by James Howie it makes me want to want to shred this book in half because when when a vampire bunny is on the loose i just have to keep reading (not) and who really cares if an old talking dog,a young talking puppy and a crazy talking cat try to save all the fruits in the world so if your not a vegitarian do not read this book
I used this book for my book report. It is a good choice. You should also read Bunnicula. That is also one of James Howe's famous books. I love this book. :) :) :):):):):):P:P:P:P:P:):):):):):):):)::)::):):):):):):):):):):P:):O):):):):):P):):):):):)P:) :) :) :) :) :P :)P L)BL) :) :) :)NB :) :) :) :LPOBN READ THIS BOOK. I LOVE THIS BOOK.
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My son and I read this series together at bedtime the year he was in second grade. He and I took turns reading a chapter to each other. Both of us would break into giggles at the antics of these characters. The time we spent enjoying these books helped to establish and nurture a lifetime love of reading in my (now adult) child.
Maybe it is the glorified perception of the books from my childhood, but I remember the Bunnicula books being more interesting than they are now. CS at M is better than Howliday Inn, but is not as good as I'd have wished after reading Bunnicula. My little girls enjoyed it, and that is what matters.
I remembered loving this series as a kid! Recently I was going through some boxes of books that we were getting rid of, low and behold I found this! Naturally I snatched it up. I spent a few nights in bed reading this, and it's still as good as ever. Now I must secure the rest of the series!
Bunnicula's gone from his cage and only Chester knows what really is going on. Another one of the funny stories about Chester (the cat), Harold (the dog), Bunnicula (the rabbit) and Howie (the dachshund puppy). Love the ideas that come to Chester's mind. He's never boring to be around.
this i thought was one of the better bunnicula books. not because i was young when i read it but because of the things that happened.it was interesting to see how everything fell into place and how chester was right, sort of, for once! but this book i would recommend to all willing.
May 27, 2009
Carol
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
read-with-a,
childrens
I am so glad that Amber (9) enjoys this series, since it's one of the few I remember from when I was a kid. I think I remember this particular book because of the title. How can you beat The Celery Stalks at Midnight? It's just pure fun. You definitely need to read Bunnicula first, though, if you haven't already.
Aside from having the greatest title ever, this book continues the fun of the series. My boys loved that addition of Howie to the main cast and a good time was had by all. When this series is over, I'll miss reading Chester and Harold. They've been fun.
I originally read this book in elementary school. Rereading was a delight - the verbal wordplay, the puns, Harold's inner monologue make this addition to the Bunnicula series are real treat. I would recommend for grades 2 and up.
Not scary at all.
Not scary at all.
Great book, about the mystery of Chester and Harold..but this time they have Howie, the dog the family adopted in the second book as a partner in crime...See what kinds of shenanegans the three can muster up this timea around!!
Bunnicula is back! Finally he escapes his cage and quits drinking vegetable smoothies at the Monroes'. Now he's out sinking his fangs into the neighborhood's vegetable gardens. My kids can't get enough of Bunnicula.
I don't think there was a book series I enjoyed more as a kid than Bunnicula. Possibly this was because it was about animals and I was fanatic about them, but regardless, I was enchanted and read obsessively.
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James Howe has written more than eighty books in the thirty-plus years he's been writing for young readers. It sometimes confuses people that the author of the humorous Bunnicula series also wrote the dark young adult novel, The Watcher, or such beginning reader series as Pi...more
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James Howe has written more than eighty books in the thirty-plus years he's been writing for young readers. It sometimes confuses people that the author of the humorous Bunnicula series also wrote the dark young adult novel, The Watcher, or such beginning reader series as Pi...more
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