James Howe

Harold the dog and Chester the cat are expecting a relaxing stay at Chateau Bow-Wow while the Monroe family goes on vacation. Instead, they find themselves in a rundown boardinghouse filled with strange animal guests and a spooky atmosphere. When Louise, a French poodle, suddenly disappears from the premises, Chester is absolutely convinced that foul play is involved. Now, these two unlikely pet detectives must sniff out the clues and solve the mystery before anyone else vanishes. You will join Harold and Chester as they tiptoe through dark hallways and interrogate a wacky cast of suspects. The hilarious antics and mild suspense make this a perfect puzzle for young readers ready for a good whodunit.

Chester the cat has a very bad feeling about this. When the Monroe family packs their bags for vacation, they drop off their beloved pets, Chester, Harold the dog, and Howie the puppy, at Chateau Bow-Wow. But Chester knows this boarding kennel by its true name: the Howliday Inn. And their latest stay promises to be just as hair-raising as the last! Almost immediately, the spooky goings-on begin. The three furry friends are surrounded by a bizarre new group of temporary residents, including a pair of nervous yuppie puppies, a deeply sad Great Dane named Hamlet, and two sinister feline sisters who proudly call themselves cat burglars. As if the terrible kennel food was not bad enough, Chester soon uncovers a trail of chilling clues. Unexplained voices echo in the night, mysterious bones are found buried in the yard, and a secret code points to something truly sinister. Could murder be on the menu at Chateau Bow-Wow? It is up to Chester, Harold, and Howie to crack the case before it is too late. Dive into this hilarious and slightly spooky mystery where the pets are the detectives!

Harold the dog and Chester the cat have a very peaceful life until the Monroe family brings home a strange new pet. It is a tiny, innocent looking bunny they found at a movie theater, but Chester quickly notices that this rabbit has some highly unusual habits. For one thing, the bunny seems to have tiny fangs, and shortly after he arrives, all the vegetables in the kitchen suddenly turn completely white and dry. Chester is absolutely convinced that their new fluffy friend is actually a dangerous vampire bunny. Harold is not so sure, but together they must investigate the mystery of the strange new pet before it is too late. This spooky and hilarious graphic novel brings the classic favorite to life with awesome full color artwork. Join these brave pets as they uncover the secret of the fearsome and funny bunny.