Howie Monroe and the Doghouse of Doom: Volume 3 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780689839511)

Dear possible reader of this book,
My editor asked me to write a third book in my series, Tales from the House of Bunnicula. And did I have trouble getting started I was afraid I used up all my ideas. But faster than a writer can say What if? I came up with a story It's about a lovable and smart (not to mention cute) orphan wirehaired dachshund puppy named Howie, who has a mysterious pain in his leg and is mysteriously invited to attend the Dogwiz Academy for Canine Conjurers. Together, Howie and his best friend, the very, very, very smart Delilah, who speaks in a British accent in this book for some reason, discover they must fight a sinister foe...The-Evil-Force-Whose-Nam-C'not-Be-Spoke
Uncle Harold (who wrote a bunch of books about our friend Bunnicula), says my story is a very funny parody. Delilah says she likes the accent, but thinks her character doesn't get to speak enough.
I have no idea what they're talking about. I just hope you like the story.
Your friend,
Howie

Author: James Howe
ISBN-10: 0689839510
ISBN-13: 9780689839511
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2002
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 7.86h x 6.36w x 0.49d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 64504 / Howie Monroe and the Doghouse of Doom


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/01/2002 pg. 326
School Library Journal 11/01/2002 pg. 169
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 68 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 68 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
James Howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers. Bunnicula, coauthored by his late wife Deborah and published in 1979, is considered a modern classic of children's literature. The author has written six highly popular sequels, along with the spinoff series Tales from the House of Bunnicula and Bunnicula and Friends. Among his other books are picture books such as Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores and beginning reader series that include the Pinky and Rex and Houndsley and Catina books. He has also written for older readers. The Misfits, published in 2001, inspired the nationwide antibullying initiative No Name-Calling Week, as well as three sequels, Totally Joe, Addie on the Inside, and Also Known as Elvis. A common theme in James Howe's books from preschool through teens is the acceptance of difference and being true to oneself. Visit him online at JamesHowe.com.