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"The story, with wonderfully witty dialogue and irresistible characters, is a treat for all ages."

-- Publishers Weekly --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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approx. 3.5 hours
2 cassettes
Performed by Victor Garber

Harold and Chester could hardly believe it. The Monroe family was going on vacation without them. Bunnicula, the family rabbit, would be boarded with a neighbor. But they, the family's loyal dog and cat, were to be sent away with strangers; to a place called Chateau Bow-Wow. Chateau Bow-Wow, observed Chester, soon after they arrived, could more properly be called Howliday Inn. Though what was howling, neither of them knew. Chester had his suspicions however; only a werewolf could make that chilling sound.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Animal Mystery for Middle Readers, Feb 25 2004

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Erika Sorocco (Southern California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Howliday Inn (Paperback)

Pete and Toby Monroe, along with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe, are going on vacation, and, thanks for Harold's tendency to get carsick, they have decide to leave both him, and Chester at Chateau Bow-Wow, a supposed four-star hotel for dogs and cats. It seems like a boring place to Harold and Chester, until the first night, when they are trying to get some sleep, and they hear a horrendous howling, causing Chester to rename Chateau Bow-Wow, Howliday Inn. Chester becomes convinced almost instantly that there are werewolves among them at the hotel, and begins investigating. But pretty soon Harold and Chester have even more to investigate, because animals begin disappearing, and there are rumors of murder spreading around. Now it's up to Chester and Harold to solve the case, before their check-out time from Howliday Inn comes sooner than expected.

After reading THE MISFITS by James Howe, I thought that I'd check out another one of his novels, which led to my purchase of HOWLIDAY INN. This is one of the best books that I have ever read for children and pre-teens. The characters are intelligent and witty, and speak in such a simple way that children of all ages will be able to understand what is going on in the plot. Not only that, readers will be able to help Chester and Harold solve the mystery, while also getting a good laugh out of the quirky personalities of the other boarders at Chateau Bow-Wow. A must have book for all kids ages 6-13, as HOWLIDAY INN is something that even the most reluctant reader will be unable to put down.

Erika Sorocco

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4.0 out of 5 stars Howliday Innn is cool if u like mysteries you'll LOVE! this, Dec 22 2003

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This review is from: Howliday Inn (Paperback)

Howliday Inn is an interesting book about two animals by the names of Chester, and Harold.All the other guests are all hiding something. There is even a murder!A new dog comes into the picture, his name is Howie. My favorite character is lyle, X3 the secret agent. Louise, Max, and Georgette, who are all involved in a love triangle, are only part of what this book has to offer thats interesting.

This book is my favorite out of all the bunnicula books because there is so much stuff that Chester and Harold go through. Some people may agree with me but, I think it was better when it was just Harold, Chester, and Bunnicula. Personally I think Howie is annoying.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!!!, Oct 25 2003

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Daisy Hunt (**hugging Marik.** Just kidding.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Howliday Inn (Paperback)

This is my favorite of all the Bunnicula books. Harold and Chester are sent for a bone-chilling week at "Howliday Inn" and immediately get plunged into mystery, mayhem, and murder! All the guests seem to have something to hide or are very strange, at any rate: Louise, Max, and Georgette, who are all involved in a love triangle, Howard and Heather, the howling "werewolf" dachshunds, Taxi, a rather stupid dog who idolizes Max, and my fave, Lyle, the secret agent cat! X3 This is much, MUCH better than the sequel Return to Howliday Inn. You must read this one!! There's real crimes to solve!

The only complaint I have is the addition of Howie at the end. Some may disagree with me, but I prefered things when it was just Harold and Chester (and Bunnicula). I dunno . . . Howie seems like a fifth wheel to me . . . a completely unnecessary character added for a few laughs XD But that's a minor complaint. Read the book, whether you like Howie or not! ^__~

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5.0 out of 5 stars Howliday Inn 1st in Mystery
In Howliday Inn you are scared because animals vanish. Some people say there is death. You are in suspence in the 3rd chapter. Read more

Published on Mar 10 2002 by A 10-year old reader

3.0 out of 5 stars Howliday Inn rocks!
I thought the story was good. I think that people who like animals might like this book. I didn't like this book because there was not really a mystery. Read more

Published on Mar 7 2002