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Goosebumps Slappyworld, Book 1: Slappy Birthday to You — Content Guide for Parents

By R.L. StineScholastic on Brilliance Audio2017-03-14ISBN 9781536681826
Goosebumps Slappyworld, Book 1: Slappy Birthday to You

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

About this book

A brand new Goosebumps arc narrated by the most iconic and evil character of the series, Slappy!

The evil dummy comes to life to tell his own twisted tales and scary stories.

“Welcome to SlappyWorld,” he announces. “I want to tell you one of my favorite stories. Of course, it’s a horror story! I think you’ll agree it’s a SCREAM!”

Slappy welcomes the reader to his world and introduces every novel in his own hilarious, menacing style. “This may be the most awesome story ever written!” he exclaims. “Mainly because it’s about ME!”

He introduces—and stars in—Slappy Birthday to You—a Slappy adventure with perhaps the most terrifying birthday party ever.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Goosebumps Slappyworld, Book 1: Slappy Birthday to You appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book features a puppet that comes to life and causes mischief, which includes elements of implied violence and horror typical of the Goosebumps series. It is described as having an age-appropriate amount of tension and violence designed to scare. The book is designed to be spooky and features a mix of creepy tales and thrilling plot twists. It is noted that the content may be too intense for younger readers, indicating its scary nature.

  • Does Goosebumps Slappyworld, Book 1: Slappy Birthday to You have violence?

    The book features a puppet that comes to life and causes mischief, which includes elements of implied violence and horror typical of the Goosebumps series. It is described as having an age-appropriate amount of tension and violence designed to scare.

  • Does Goosebumps Slappyworld, Book 1: Slappy Birthday to You have scary content?

    The book is designed to be spooky and features a mix of creepy tales and thrilling plot twists. It is noted that the content may be too intense for younger readers, indicating its scary nature.

  • Does Goosebumps Slappyworld, Book 1: Slappy Birthday to You have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are present in the narrative of 'Slappy Birthday to You'. The story revolves around a ventriloquist dummy and does not engage with religious themes.

  • Does Goosebumps Slappyworld, Book 1: Slappy Birthday to You have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit discussions or themes related to race in the narrative of 'Slappy Birthday to You'. The characters' racial backgrounds are not a focus of the story.

  • Does Goosebumps Slappyworld, Book 1: Slappy Birthday to You have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the search results for 'Slappy Birthday to You'. The language is described as simple and appropriate for the target audience.

  • Does Goosebumps Slappyworld, Book 1: Slappy Birthday to You have climate change?

    There are no climate themes or discussions present in the search results for 'Slappy Birthday to You'. The content is focused on horror and comedic elements.

  • Does Goosebumps Slappyworld, Book 1: Slappy Birthday to You have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is detected in the search results. The focus remains on horror and comedic elements without any mention of sexual themes.

  • Does Goosebumps Slappyworld, Book 1: Slappy Birthday to You have gender roles?

    The narrative does not address gender roles or expectations. It centers on the horror theme involving a ventriloquist dummy without engaging in discussions about gender.

  • Does Goosebumps Slappyworld, Book 1: Slappy Birthday to You have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'Slappy Birthday to You'. The content focuses on the horror and comedic elements of the story without reference to LGBTQ+ experiences.