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Chicken Chicken (Goosebumps #53) — Content Guide for Parents

By R. L. StineScholastic Inc.2018-09-25ISBN 9781338338249144 pages
Chicken Chicken (Goosebumps #53)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Everyone in Goshen Falls knows about weird Vanessa. She dresses all in black. Wears black lipstick. And puts spells on people. At least, that's what they say.Crystal and her brother, Cole, know they can't believe everything you hear. But that was before they made Vanessa mad. Before she whispered that strange warning, "Chicken chicken."Because now something really weird has happened. Crystal's lips have turned as hard a bird's beak. And Cole has started growing ugle white feathers all over his body...

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Chicken Chicken (Goosebumps #53) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book is described as having a mean tone and putting characters through disturbing situations, which suggests a moderate level of violence or tension appropriate for the horror genre aimed at children. The book is characterized as having creepy tales and thrilling plot twists, which are common elements in the Goosebumps series designed to scare young readers. It is noted that some content may be too intense for younger children.

  • Does Chicken Chicken (Goosebumps #53) have violence?

    The book is described as having a mean tone and putting characters through disturbing situations, which suggests a moderate level of violence or tension appropriate for the horror genre aimed at children.

  • Does Chicken Chicken (Goosebumps #53) have scary content?

    The book is characterized as having creepy tales and thrilling plot twists, which are common elements in the Goosebumps series designed to scare young readers. It is noted that some content may be too intense for younger children.

  • Does Chicken Chicken (Goosebumps #53) have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes are detected in the narrative of 'Chicken Chicken'. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or critiques within the story.

  • Does Chicken Chicken (Goosebumps #53) have racial/cultural content?

    No race or racism themes are detected in the narrative of 'Chicken Chicken'. The search results do not indicate any racial themes or discussions related to race.

  • Does Chicken Chicken (Goosebumps #53) have profanity?

    The search results indicate that there is no cursing in 'Chicken Chicken', with only some name-calling mentioned, which is typical for children's literature.

  • Does Chicken Chicken (Goosebumps #53) have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions are present in the narrative of 'Chicken Chicken'. The search results do not reference any environmental issues or activism related to climate.

  • Does Chicken Chicken (Goosebumps #53) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is mentioned in the narrative of 'Chicken Chicken'. The search results indicate that the book is aimed at a younger audience and does not include inappropriate sexual themes.

  • Does Chicken Chicken (Goosebumps #53) have gender roles?

    No explicit gender roles or themes regarding gender expectations are mentioned in the narrative of 'Chicken Chicken'. The search results do not indicate any focus on traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does Chicken Chicken (Goosebumps #53) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No explicit LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the narrative of 'Chicken Chicken'. The search results reference LGBTQ+ content in the broader Goosebumps series but do not specify any related to this particular book.