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James Howe. HarperTrophy, $4.99 (128pp) ISBN 978-0-380-71972-3

About the latest romp starring the inimitable Bunnicula gang, PW noted, ``The author generously peppers this caper with his trademark puns and snappy one-liners. Howe's fans will find this as scrumptiously silly as his critters' earlier adventures.'' Ages 8-12. (Mar.)

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