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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Joseph has always had such good luck that his nickname is Lucky. Tomorrow, he is going to turn thirteen on the thirteenth of the month. He’s the thirteenth child in a family with thirteen kids…and both of his parents are also thirteenth children. With so many thirteens, his luck is bound to run out!
An old man and a woman with a black cat visit Lucky to warn him that he has too many thirteens in his life. And if he collects thirteen thirteens by midnight on his birthday, he’ll unleash evil spirits. Almost as soon as the old man and the woman leave, the bad luck begins. And the thirteens just keep coming: the thirteen doughnuts his teacher gives him, the thirteen he scores on his pop math quiz, the thirteen barks from his normally quiet dog. Now Lucky is driving himself crazy adding up everything he comes across. Can he break the curse of thirteen in time? Clever and fun, The 13th Warning is certain to spook young readers.
About the Author
Robert Lawrence Stine, sometimes known as Jovial Bob Stine and Eric Affabee, is an American novelist, short story writer, television producer, screenwriter, and executive editor.
Nick Podehl is a professional voice actor. He has narrated numerous audio books, many of which have won prestigious awards. He is currently seeking to bolster his experience by recording voice overs in video games, movies, commercials, and alternative media while continuing to narrate audio books.
He is very passionate about and committed to his work, and truly finds joy in his work.
Nick graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in Communication and a minor in Theatre.
He currently lives and works around Grand Rapids, Michigan with his beautiful wife Erin and their cat Dreams.
Frequently asked questions
Is 13th Warning, The appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Book title mentions violence/war themes. No violence is depicted in the book. The search results mention violence in unrelated movies and reviews, which do not reflect the content of 'The 13th Warning'. 'The 13th Warning' is described as a spooky story aimed at young readers, featuring elements of suspense and horror typical of R.L. Stine's writing. The narrative involves a curse related to the protagonist's thirteenth birthday.
Does 13th Warning, The have violence?
Book title mentions violence/war themes. No violence is depicted in the book. The search results mention violence in unrelated movies and reviews, which do not reflect the content of 'The 13th Warning'.
Does 13th Warning, The have scary content?
'The 13th Warning' is described as a spooky story aimed at young readers, featuring elements of suspense and horror typical of R.L. Stine's writing. The narrative involves a curse related to the protagonist's thirteenth birthday.
Does 13th Warning, The have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference various unrelated discussions and reviews that do not pertain to the narrative of 'The 13th Warning'.
Does 13th Warning, The have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The search results focus on unrelated discussions about racism and social justice in other media.
Does 13th Warning, The have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The search results reference profanity in unrelated media reviews, which do not apply to 'The 13th Warning'.
Does 13th Warning, The have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The search results include unrelated discussions about climate change and sustainability, which do not pertain to the narrative of 'The 13th Warning'.
Does 13th Warning, The have sexual identity?
No sexual content in the book. The search results discuss sexual themes in other media, which are not relevant to the narrative of 'The 13th Warning'.
Does 13th Warning, The have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The search results reference unrelated media and discussions about gender roles, which are not relevant to 'The 13th Warning'.
Does 13th Warning, The have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book 'The 13th Warning' by R.L. Stine. The search results primarily reference unrelated media and discussions about LGBTQ+ representation in other contexts.
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