A New Fear — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
The dark power of the Fear family consumes all those connected with it. The Fears. Those they love -- and hate. The entire town of Shadyside. All are tainted forever by the evil of the family's curse.
No one can escape.
Nora Goode and Daniel Fear hoped to end the curse of the Fear family. But on their wedding day, a horrible fire swept through the Fear mansion, taking the life of every member of the doomed family.
Except one. A new Fear. The child of Nora and Daniel. Will he be able to live his life untouched by the evil of his family? Or will the dark forces claim yet another Fear for their own?
Frequently asked questions
Is A New Fear appropriate for a 7-year-old?
'A New Fear' contains graphic violence, including scenes where a character stabs another in the throat and descriptions of intense, bloody events. The narrative includes a frantic escape from a burning asylum, indicating a high level of violence compared to typical R.L. Stine stories. 'A New Fear' is designed to be a horror story, featuring intense supernatural elements and graphic scenes that could be frightening for readers. The book includes themes of fear and horror typical of R.L. Stine's work.
Does A New Fear have violence?
'A New Fear' contains graphic violence, including scenes where a character stabs another in the throat and descriptions of intense, bloody events. The narrative includes a frantic escape from a burning asylum, indicating a high level of violence compared to typical R.L. Stine stories.
Does A New Fear have scary content?
'A New Fear' is designed to be a horror story, featuring intense supernatural elements and graphic scenes that could be frightening for readers. The book includes themes of fear and horror typical of R.L. Stine's work.
Does A New Fear have religious themes?
No religious content is present in 'A New Fear'. The search results reference various discussions around religion but do not provide evidence of religious themes or practices within the book itself.
Does A New Fear have racial/cultural content?
No racial themes or discussions are present in 'A New Fear'. The search results do not indicate any content related to race or racism within the book.
Does A New Fear have profanity?
No profanity is present in 'A New Fear'. The search results reference profanity in adaptations and related media, but do not indicate any use of such language in the book itself.
Does A New Fear have climate change?
No climate themes are present in 'A New Fear'. The search results discuss climate issues in unrelated contexts, with no relevance to the book's content.
Does A New Fear have sexual identity?
No sexual content is explicitly mentioned in 'A New Fear'. The search results focus on adaptations and other works, which do not reflect the book's content.
Does A New Fear have gender roles?
No explicit discussions or themes regarding gender roles are present in 'A New Fear'. The search results reference broader analyses of gender in R.L. Stine's works but do not provide specific content from this book.
Does A New Fear have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly present in 'A New Fear'. The search results primarily discuss adaptations and broader themes in the 'Fear Street' series, not specific content from this book.
