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Deborah Howe
Deborah Howe is the author behind the beloved Bunnicula series, a fun and spooky adventure for young readers. If you enjoy lighthearted mysteries with a touch of the supernatural, you'll love her work.
Bunnicula
- Pages
- 128
- Published
- 1979
- Language
- English
Synopsis
When the Monroe family brings home a mysterious, coffin-dwelling rabbit named Bunnicula, their pets Chester the cat and Harold the dog are immediately suspicious. Chester, a self-proclaimed vampire expert, is convinced Bunnicula is a creature of the night, draining the life out of vegetables. Harold, however, tries to keep the peace between the feuding pets as they try to uncover the truth about their strange new housemate.
Genres
Characters
BunniculaProtagonist
ChesterProtagonist
HaroldProtagonist
Frequently asked questions
How did the authors come up with the idea for this story?
James Howe conceived the character after watching late-night vampire movies in the 1970s and wondering what the silliest possible version of a vampire would be. His wife, Deborah, then suggested they collaborate to turn the concept into a children's book, which they wrote together by speaking the story aloud and taking turns finishing each other's sentences.
Are there other books featuring these characters?
This story serves as the first installment in a series of seven books that follow the Monroe family and their pets, published between 1979 and 2006. Following Deborah Howe's passing, James Howe continued the series as the sole author.
Have there been any screen adaptations of the book?
The story was adapted into an animated television special that aired as part of the ABC Weekend Special series in 1982. Additionally, a separate animated series loosely based on the book series was produced for Cartoon Network and Boomerang in 2016.