Dear possible reader of this book, <P> I want to be a writer, just like my uncle Harold, who wrote a bunch of books about our friend Bunnicula. So I wrote this story. And boy! Did I ever get into trouble! My friend Delilah stopped speaking to me because I put her in my book. Uncle Harold stopped speaking to me because I <U>didn't</U> put him in my book. A writer's life isn't easy! <P> But back to my story: It's about how a talented and lovable (not to mention smart) wirehaired dachshund puppy named Howie saves the world from a disgusting, evil menace named...oops, that would give away the story. But trust me, this menace is disgusting and evil, all right!!! <P> Uncle Harold, who is speaking to me again, says it's an exciting book, even though it has too many adjectives. <P> I have no idea what he's talking about. I just hope you like the story. <P> Your friend,<P> Howie