[.ca] The Celery Stalks at Midnight (ISBN 0689852606)

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the garden:
A dog's life can be more complicated than you might think -- especially if that dog is a canine author who happens to live with a puppy possessing some definite Scrappy Doo character traits, a vampire bunny, and a feline Van Helsing. OK, the jury is still out on the bunny's alleged vampiric nature, but Chester the cat is convinced of it -- and he's committed to saving the neighborhood from the threat posed by Bunnicula. Harold, the narrator of this fantastic tale, thinks Chester is somewhat touched in the head, but events conspire to raise his own suspicions once more as this latest Bunnicula e story unfolds. It all starts with Bunnicula's sudden disappearance one morning. Chester, who has never forgotten all of those white, juice-drained vegetables that turned up after Bunnicula's previous night-time disappearances, immediately assumes that the vampire bunny has gone on another rampage, a conclusion seemingly reinforced by the presence of a large white beet in the backyard. For the first time, Chester also begins wondering what happens to all those vegetables that Bunnicula leaves in his vampiric wake. From his reading, he knows that vampires' victims usually become vampires themselves. Minion onions? Stalking celery? Why, this puts every man, woman, child, and animal in the neighborhood at risk. Despite Harold's natural reluctance and contrary opinion, he, Howie (a dachshund puppy who has adopted Chester the cat as his "Pop"), and Chester immediately go on the prowl, armed with plenty of toothpicks with which to stab any white vampire vegetables through the heart. A series of misadventures follow as the trio of four-legged heroes tries to find Bunnicula before it is too late to save everyone in town, including their own human family members. The Celery Stalks at Midnight, besides having one of the best titles you'll ever find, is a wonderfully entertaining read for adults as well as children -- although some of the jokes will find much more fertile ground on youthful ears. It's not quite as good as the original Bunnicula novel, however, as the story does get a little silly toward the end. Still, any adventure with Harold, Chester, and Howie is a trip worth taking. Parents, I would highly recommend this book for your youngsters, especially those who haven't yet discovered just how fun reading can be.

Great Book!:
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!

Buy it because of Bunnicula, keep it because of Garber:
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.

Bunnicula the vampire bunny is on the loose.:
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.

A mysterious good book:
The title of my book is The celery stalks at midnight.The book is about three pets named Howie,Chester,and Harold.They are finding a rabbit named Bunnicula.He is a rabbit that is a vampire and sucks the juices out of living things.One night bunnicula escaped from his cage and went out to suck juices out of vegetables.All three of them went to find him.They keep looking and looking.Finally they found him and took him home to his family.The three of them went home and relaxed.I think the book is great. Other people should like it too.It's a great book.