Howe, James. Nighty-Nightmare. New York : Atheneum, 1986.
Plot: Mr. Monroe, eager to leave the glum of middle age, decides to take his family on a camping adventure under the stars. While most of the family seems confident in a good time, Chester, the eccentric cat, fears the worst. His fears seem valid when the only other occupants of the campground are two rough, tough, suspicious men and their scarred dog. Still, the family hopes for fun and adventure, even when the dog, Dawg, takes the pets on an unexpected hike through the woods. When he reveals they are lost, Chester attempts to take hold of the situation through a story. A story wondering through the history of a certain fanged bunny...
Genre: Animals, Horror, Adventure
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Similar Titles: Bunnicula, Poppy, Mystery of the Vanishing Creatures
Personal Thoughts: The fourth book of the Bunnicula series. Unlike previous titles, the book focuses less on mystery and more on traditional horror, particularly in Chester's narration of Bunnicula's history. While I enjoyed the variation of the plot, some of my peers mention the change distracts from the overall plot. The change, they explain, limits the potential of the "real" story, which is already fairly short. Still, the novel is a solid addition for fans of the series.
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