Bunnicula: The Graphic Novel
by James Howe and Andrew Donkin
based on the novel by Deborah and James Howe
Illustated by Stephen Gilpin
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Simon & Schuster
2022
128 pages
ISBN: 9781534421615
Graphic novel readers will love Bunnicula!
The Monroe family finds a little bunny on a seat in a darkened movie theater when they go see "Dracula." Toby and Pete beg their parents to let them take the bunny home. The parents agree and introduce Harold the dog and Chester the cat to their new roommate.
Harold is less than thrilled to see the new bunny. Told from Harold's point of view, Bunnicula is that rare graphic novel that will resonate with dog lovers and any kid with a funny bone. Chester the cat is quite the literary reader. Once the family goes to bed for the night Chester reads their books. His favorites are mystery and horror which help fuel his imagination.
Chester is convinced the new bunny is indeed a vampire! He has all the traits that vampires do: he sleeps all day, he hates garlic and he avoids sunlight. Chester stays up all night to catch Bunnicula in the act of doing something vampire-y, but all it does is make him sleep deprived. Harold continues to tell the story of Chester's attempt to unmask the true identity of the new bunny.
Cute premise, silly banter, an educated cat and a dog who writes stories add to the whimsical tale.
A must read for any comic buff and graphic novel lover. Grade 4 and up. Bunnicula should be in every library collection: elementary, middle school and high school. Excellent for reluctant readers!
Highly, highly recommended.
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