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The Celery Stalks at Midnight (Bunnicula #3)
HARE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW
Bunnicula is missing Chester is convinced all the world's vegetables are in danger of being drained of their life juices and turned into zombies. Soon he has Harold and Howie running around sticking toothpicks through hearts of lettuce and any other veggie in sight. Of course, Chester has been known to be wrong before...but you can never be too c
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Published
January 3rd 2012
by Aladdin
(first published 1983)
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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 re...more
One great thing about this book was it's hilarious and perfect title. Very clever and funny. Chester re...more
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The third installment of the BUNNICULA series is just as cute as the first two. No matter how many stories are told about Harold and Chester, they never lose any of their charm. And little Bunnicula is pretty special, too.
In this story, as usual, Chester allows his suspicions to get out of control, and drags poor Harold along for the chaotic ride. Admittedly, Chester seems less smart in this book, but he continues to think he knows it all. Chester is on a mission and cuteness ens...more
In this story, as usual, Chester allows his suspicions to get out of control, and drags poor Harold along for the chaotic ride. Admittedly, Chester seems less smart in this book, but he continues to think he knows it all. Chester is on a mission and cuteness ens...more
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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 ...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 ...more
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) Bunnic...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) Bunnic...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
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 t...more
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.
Another '80s classic. I think this was one that had the opening where the protagonists are finding drained vegetables in gardens and various places and they're sticking cocktail sticks in them. So memorable. I didn't like this one as much as HOWLIDAY INN, but it was certainly up there with BUNNICULA!
NB. The title also taught me what a pun was while I was still a kid - not an easy feat - but genius!
NB. The title also taught me what a pun was while I was still a kid - not an easy feat - but genius!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Almost as good as Bunnicula. However since I would give Bunnicula more than 5 stars, The Celery Stalks at Midnight gets 5 as well. This is like a sequel to Bunnicula and, really, just as imaginative. These are really cute stories.
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.
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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.
Not really sure why these are on the New Release list, since I read these when I was in fourth or fifth grade (I'm 31 now). These are great books, though, for a kid who loves animals and spooky stories!
The way this book was written wasn't really its appeal. It's the illustrations. It must have pretty good descriptions because whenever I think of the chocolate, I get kind of sick. The ending is impeccable
Very cute book where Bunnicula sucks the juice out of vegetables and leave them white. Howard and Chester think the white vegetables are vampire zombies that work for Bunnicula.
I loved this book. If you like the movie Milo and Otis, you will like this book. There are some plays on words. A good read for any 1st - 3rd grade.
The family goes camping. The best line is when Howie answers a survey for dog food, yet they don't have a phone. Less about the bunny by this point.
I can't help but love these books. Especially this one, with a title like this! I would like a Harold and a Howie and a Bunnicula and maybe a Chester.
I love these books. The personalities of the characters provide so many out-loud chuckles that I end the book feeling I've had a little vacation.
Yay, Bunnicula’s back. This didn’t quite have the charm of the first book, but was much more enjoyable than the second one in the series.
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