Common Sense Media Review
By Michael Berry
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Funny vampire tale gets a welcome makeover.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
What's the Story?
As BUNNICULA: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL opens, the Monroes welcome a new pet to their home. Chester the cat is suspicious, believing that the little rabbit is a vampire, but Harold the dog thinks there's no cause for alarm. Chester builds some elaborate traps, but they only seem to backfire.
Is It Any Good?
The change from prose to graphic novel can be awkward, but this adaptation of a Halloween favorite hits the mark. Bunnicula works well as a comic, allowing for big action scenes as Chester tries to prove that Bunnicula is an evil bloodsucker. There are plenty of other installments in the series, many suited to graphic adaptation.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Bunnicula: The Graphic Novel adapts the story to comics. How are graphic novels different from prose?
How do Chester and Harold express their friendship? How do friendships change over time?
How does folklore become part of popular culture? Why have vampire stories remained so popular for so long?
Book Details
- Authors :
- Illustrator : Stephen Gilpin
- Genre : Graphic Novel
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Animals
- Character Strengths : Courage , Empathy , Perseverance
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Atheneum Books For Young Readers
- Publication date : August 30, 2022
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
- Number of pages : 128
- Available on : Paperback, Nook, Apple Books, Kindle
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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