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James Howe
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James Howe

James Howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers, including the modern classic Bunnicula and its highly popular sequels. In 2001, Howe published The Misfits, the story of four outcast seventh-graders who try to end name-calling in their school. The Misfits is now widely read and studied in middle schools throughout the country, and was the inspiration for the national movement known as No Name-Calling Week (NoNameCallingWeek.org), an event observed by thousands of middle and elementary schools annually. There are three companion novels to The Misfits: Totally Joe (2005), Addie on the Inside (2011), and Also Known as Elvis (2014). Howe’s many... Read full bio

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Horace and Morris Join the Chorus (but what about Dolores?) will be released on October 15, 2013 in eBook
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Horace and Morris Say Cheese (Which Makes Dolores Sneeze!) will be released on October 15, 2013 in eBook
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Horace and Morris Say Cheese (Which Makes Dolores Sneeze!) has won an award
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Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores has won an award
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Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores has won an award
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Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores has won an award
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There's a Dragon in My Sleeping Bag will be released on March 12, 2013 in eBook
Mar 12, 2013
There's a Dragon in My Sleeping Bag is now available in eBook
Mar 12, 2013
Screaming Mummies of the Pharaoh's Tomb II will be released on January 15, 2013 in eBook
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Screaming Mummies of the Pharaoh's Tomb II is now available in eBook
Jan 15, 2013
Invasion of the Mind Swappers From Asteroid 6! will be released on January 15, 2013 in eBook
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Howie Monroe and the Doghouse of Doom will be released on January 15, 2013 in eBook
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Howie Monroe and the Doghouse of Doom is now available in eBook
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It Came from Beneath the Bed! will be released on January 15, 2013 in eBook
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Gay NZ, May 29, 2013
...her characteristic humor and breezy style, Peters has captured the compelling emotions of young love. The Misfits, by James Howe Recommended by Publisher’s Weekly What do a 12-year-old student who moonlights as a tie salesman, a tall, outspoken...
Beatrice Daily Sun, May 6, 2013
...children voted and the Golden Sower Award winner was “Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery” by Deborah and James Howe. A picture book category was added in 1983 allowing children in grades K – 3 to participate. That year 9,960 children voted and...
School Library Journal, May 2, 2013
...Random, 2012) by Candace Fleming, Tiny Little Fly (candlewick, 2010) by Michael Rosen, and Brontorina (Candlewick, 2010) by James Howe. And I sing Over in the Meadow (Viking, 1999) to my babies every chance I get. What are you reading right now for...
Gay.com, April 9, 2013
...trilogy. Lauren Myracle was penning Kissing Kate. Maureen Johnson was putting the finishing touches on The Bermudez Triangle. James Howe was, to my complete obliviousness, introducing the world to The Misfits. Billy Merrell was about to write his poetry...
Heritage Newspapers, March 28, 2013
...as many books as possible. The selection of books students could choose from were: “Bunnicula” by Deborah and James Howe; “Cam Jansen” by David Adler; “Drinking Gourd” by F.N. Monjo; “Help! I’m a Prisoner in the Library” by Eth...
Huffington Post, February 14, 2013
...s book Bunnicula has ever convinced a kid it was scary and cool to eat their vegetables. But James Howe's silly 1979 story about a bunny rabbit discovered at a rundown movie house that might just be a vampire has been a perennial favorite for decades,...
Cleveland Live, February 2, 2013
...fits just right in tiny hands. A great gift for someone you love. Grade: A- Otter and Odder James Howe & Chris Raschka An unusual love story features Otter, who finds true love while he is looking for his dinner. Myrtle, a lovely fish with "round,...
Gay NZ, May 29, 2013
...her characteristic humor and breezy style, Peters has captured the compelling emotions of young love. The Misfits, by James Howe Recommended by Publisher’s Weekly What do a 12-year-old student who moonlights as a tie salesman, a tall, outspoken...
Anderson Independent-Mail, May 25, 2013
...a.m. on Memorial Day, when Major Gen. Robert E. Livingston will deliver a keynote address. Charles Barker, James Howe and Furman Smith all came from Six Mile. William McWhorther was from Liberty. Relatives of the four men will be recognized, and a...
Anderson Independent-Mail, May 25, 2013
...a.m. on Memorial Day, when Major Gen. Robert E. Livingston will deliver a keynote address. Charles Barker, James Howe and Furman Smith all came from Six Mile. William McWhorther was from Liberty. Relatives of the four men will be recognized, and a...
Anderson Independent-Mail, May 25, 2013
...a.m. on Memorial Day, when Major Gen. Robert E. Livingston will deliver a keynote address. Charles Barker, James Howe and Furman Smith all came from Six Mile. William McWhorther was from Liberty. Relatives of the four men will be recognized, and a...
Anderson Independent-Mail, May 25, 2013
...a.m. on Memorial Day, when Major Gen. Robert E. Livingston will deliver a keynote address. Charles Barker, James Howe and Furman Smith all came from Six Mile. William McWhorther was from Liberty. Relatives of the four men will be recognized, and a...
Brisbane Times, May 25, 2013
...MTR, the London Underground and, most recently, Sydney's City Circle Line - have seamless mobile phone coverage. James Howe, corporate affairs spokesman for Telstra, said the technology's "proven success" was the reason the system was implemented in...
Sydney Morning Herald, May 25, 2013
...MTR, the London Underground and, most recently, Sydney's City Circle Line - have seamless mobile phone coverage. James Howe, corporate affairs spokesman for Telstra, said the technology's "proven success" was the reason the system was implemented in...