Goosebumps: Haunting Returns — 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
Discover what happens to Isaiah, Margot, Nathan and the rest of the folks in Port Lawrence in this official Goosebumps novel based on the hit Disney Plus series! Includes an exclusive ending only available in this book!
Thirty years ago, Harold Biddle died in a tragic accident - but there's more to the story. Now, the teenage kids of Harold's classmates are determined to find out what happened to him all those years ago ... as long as Harold's spirit doesn't exact his revenge first!
But Harold Biddle isn't the only monster roaming the streets of Port Lawrence. From doppelgängers to haunted books and one creepy dummy, Isaiah, Margot, James and the rest of their friends have to fight to stay alive or risk becoming monsters themselves!
- This official novel tells the story of season 1 of the hit Goosebumps series plus additional scenes and information not seen on the show, including resolving the show's cliffhanger ending!
- Includes an exclusive ending!
- Perfect for horror fans and fans of the beloved Goosebumps series
Frequently asked questions
Is Goosebumps: Haunting Returns appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book involves characters facing threats from doppelgangers and haunted books, suggesting a level of danger and conflict. The description mentions characters needing to fight to stay alive, indicating some level of violence, though it is not specified as graphic. The book contains elements that are designed to be scary, such as doppelgangers and a creepy dummy. These elements suggest a level of fright appropriate for the intended audience of young readers.
Does Goosebumps: Haunting Returns have violence?
The book involves characters facing threats from doppelgangers and haunted books, suggesting a level of danger and conflict. The description mentions characters needing to fight to stay alive, indicating some level of violence, though it is not specified as graphic.
Does Goosebumps: Haunting Returns have scary content?
The book contains elements that are designed to be scary, such as doppelgangers and a creepy dummy. These elements suggest a level of fright appropriate for the intended audience of young readers.
Does Goosebumps: Haunting Returns have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book. The search results reference discussions about Christian values in other contexts but do not indicate any religious themes or practices in 'Goosebumps: Haunting Returns'.
Does Goosebumps: Haunting Returns have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate that race is a central theme or plot point in 'Goosebumps: Haunting Returns'.
Does Goosebumps: Haunting Returns have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the book. The search results indicate that the series maintains a milder level of language, with no cursing noted in the context of the book.
Does Goosebumps: Haunting Returns have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any discussions or messages related to environmental issues within 'Goosebumps: Haunting Returns'.
Does Goosebumps: Haunting Returns have sexual identity?
No sexual content is indicated in the book. While some search results reference sexual innuendo in related media, there is no evidence of such content within 'Goosebumps: Haunting Returns'.
Does Goosebumps: Haunting Returns have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features characters of different genders, there is no evidence of thematic content related to gender expectations or feminism.
Does Goosebumps: Haunting Returns have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the book 'Goosebumps: Haunting Returns' itself. While some search results reference LGBTQ+ characters in related media, they do not provide evidence of such content within this specific book.
