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Go Eat Worms! (Classic Goosebumps #38) — Content Guide for Parents

By R. L. StineScholastic Incorporated2024-03-05ISBN 9781546128106144 pages
Go Eat Worms! (Classic Goosebumps #38)

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About this book

"Obsessed with worms? That's putting it mildly. Todd is so fascinated with worms, he keeps a worm farm in his basement! Most of all, Todd loves torturing his sister and her best friend with worms. Dropping them in their hair. Down their backs. Until one day, after cutting a worm in half, Todd notices something strange. The rest of the worms seems to be staring at him! Suddenly worms start showing up in the worst places for Todd. In his bed. In his homework. Even in his spaghetti! What's a worm lover to do when his own worms are starting to gross him out?"--

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Go Eat Worms! (Classic Goosebumps #38) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book features a character who is described as obsessed with pranks and revenge, leading to disturbing actions against creatures. The narrative includes implications of violence and unsettling themes, consistent with the horror genre. The book is categorized as a children's horror fiction novella, designed to be spooky and unsettling, with themes that assume the paranormal is normal. It includes creepy and disgusting elements related to worms.

  • Does Go Eat Worms! (Classic Goosebumps #38) have violence?

    The book features a character who is described as obsessed with pranks and revenge, leading to disturbing actions against creatures. The narrative includes implications of violence and unsettling themes, consistent with the horror genre.

  • Does Go Eat Worms! (Classic Goosebumps #38) have scary content?

    The book is categorized as a children's horror fiction novella, designed to be spooky and unsettling, with themes that assume the paranormal is normal. It includes creepy and disgusting elements related to worms.

  • Does Go Eat Worms! (Classic Goosebumps #38) have religious themes?

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  • Does Go Eat Worms! (Classic Goosebumps #38) have racial/cultural content?

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  • Does Go Eat Worms! (Classic Goosebumps #38) have climate change?

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  • Does Go Eat Worms! (Classic Goosebumps #38) have sexual identity?

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