Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery (Bunnicula and Friends Book 1)

Name: Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery (Bunnicula and Friends Book 1)
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (3117 reviews)
Author: Deborah Howe

by Deborah Howe

Mystery Thriller Childrens

4.8 (3,117)

4.8 stars from 3,117 reviews. Top 69% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

112 pages~1.9 hr readPublished by Atheneum Books for Young ReadersPublished 2004-08-31

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Last checked: May 1, 2026

Price history: $8.99 – $11.96

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy mysteries with a humorous twist and don't mind rooting for a paranoid cat trying to save the day.
You're looking for a gateway book that hooks kids on reading without talking down to them or relying on slapstick.
You loved Redwall or similar adventure stories but want something shorter and weirder that doesn't take itself seriously.

Maybe not for you if...

You need a plot that wraps up neatly with all questions answered. This book leaves delightful ambiguity about Bunnicula's true nature.
You're after pure action or non-stop laughs. The pacing is gentle and the humour comes from character voice, not gags.
You prefer books without any spooky elements. There's a vampire premise here, even if it's played for charm rather than scares.

About this book

Harold the dog and Chester the cat investigate the mysterious new pet in the Monroe household—a rabbit with unusual habits and fangs. The strange behavior of this fluffy creature leaves them wondering if the bunny could actually be a vampire. This children's literature classic explores the pets' attempts to uncover the truth about their suspicious-looking new companion.

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$8.99 – $11.96

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 75% off peak. Price has dropped 1 time over the last 6 years. Typically stays discounted for 1085 days.

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Currently around #155K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Climbing the charts — 32% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.8★ from 3,117 reviews

Gaining approximately 10 new reviews per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.8 over the tracking period.

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