Nighty Nightmare

It's always interesting revisiting children's books once you're grown. While I didn't have the pleasure of reading through the whole of the Bunnicula series as a child, I did greatly enjoy the first book of it. Now, reading through the rest of the series as an adult to complete it all, I'm having the time of my life. These are definitely great books for kids and would have only been more enjoyable then than they are now. Though, to be fair, reading them as an adult I can get some of the literary references that likely would have gone over my head as a child. Friday the Thirteenth and Stephen King in general, anyone?

[b: Nighty-Nightmare|291894|Nighty-Nightmare (Bunnicula, #4)|James show more Howe|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1388890875s/291894.jpg|1969353] is a Bunnicula book of which the rabbit is only talked about rather than present. Why, you may ask? Because the family is on a camping trip and only brought Harold, Chester, and Howie along. Also, as a note to new readers, definitely take the time to read the editor's note at the beginning of each book - they are part of the story and greatly enjoyable. I love how they evolve. Back to the plot. So, on this camping trip they meet the mysterious strangers Bud, Spud, and their dog named Dawg and soon are on a small hike in the woods with them... at night... with a storm threatening. Chester's imagination runs wild, and soon even Harold agrees something nefarious just might be afoot!

This book was greatly enjoyable for me. I liked the creepy atmosphere of the woods, the absurd colloquial writing of Bud, Spud, and Dawg's speech, and the overall rhythm of the story itself. It seems like it is a book that was written to be read aloud, especially Chester's story near the middle of it. Chester himself was wonderful in this book, and there was even a heartwarming scene at the beginning in the form of a conversation between Mr. Monroe and Harold. Overall, this series has been fantastic. I love that time passes in it, that character's grow and evolve and their relationships change. It's a surprisingly mature thread to weave through children's books and I admire [a: James Howe|51424|James Howe|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1243833844p2/51424.jpg] for the masterful way in which he spun it. show less

An overnight camping trip — what an adventure! At least that was Mr. Monroe’s thought. The kids were up for it and Mrs. Monroe was game. Harold and Howie, the dogs, were sort of OK with it, but Chester the Cat wasn’t. Having watched movies like “Friday The Thirteenth” and reading scary books and news stories, he was positive something drastic would happen.

When the pets find themselves lost in the woods in the middle of a rain storm, come midnight, they are convinced things have gone wrong. And their canine guide isn’t much of a comfort. Going by the name of Dawg, this rough looking bulldog with a scarred up body and a ribbon of drool hanging off his lower lip seems not to be so sharp a guide. Add on Chester’s telling of show more the tale of Bunnicula the Vampire Rabbit and you have the makings of a nightmarish night!

This kids’ book is written from the perspective of Harold, one of the dogs. It is humorous and entertaining and the drawings sprinkled through the book are fun. I’ve read previous books in the Bunnicula series and enjoyed them all. show less

Harold, Chester and Howie are back in this new adventure. The Monroe's go camping but when the three animals get lost with their new acquaintance, Dawg, things really take a walk on the wild side.
This one is a bit outlandish but hey aren't they all? And it is still cute as hell. It kind of reminds me of Homeward Bound with a sinister twist but still perfect for the little ones to read. I definitely recommend this as a part of the series.

Chester the cat warns Harold and Howie that they're camping on Saint George's Eve- everything they see is an evil portent. This all leads up to Chester telling a long scary-story about Bunnicula's origins. Meanwhile "Dawg," the suspicious dog of two men the Monroe family has met in the woods, has led them astray and gotten them lost. The Monroe pets have scary ideas, and a scary situation to get through that night.

Nighty Nighmare: The Monroes and the pets ( minus Bunnicula) go on a camping trip. Unfortunatly they go during St George's Day. A day when ghost and evil spirits are out. Fiction/ Fantasy
I don't know. This was a cute story and I enjoyed hearing about Bunnicula's story. But I didn't enjoy it as much as the previous books. Still I'm looking forward to reading Return to Howliday Inn. =)

Great read-aloud!

Read this book in fifth grade and frmo what I remember it was really good.