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Just Beyond: The Scare School (Barnes & Noble Exclusive Signed Edition) — Content Guide for Parents

By R.L. StineRandom House2019-11-12ISBN 9781684155125160 pages
Just Beyond: The Scare School (Barnes & Noble Exclusive Signed Edition)

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

About this book

This Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition is signed by the author, the master of horror himself, R.L. Stine! It also contains a bonus gallery chock full of never before seen concept art and character designs, as well as cover art from legendary Goosebumps artist Tim Jacobus.

Middle school feels like the worst place imaginable, but for Jess, Josh, and Marco, their school may actually be the worst place in this world... or any other!

After a chance encounter with a deadly creature stalking the school halls, these three unsuspecting students are whisked away to a horrifying realm beyond the school boiler room where they must unravel a terrifying mystery. Can they save the kids they find there and escape themselves, or will they be forever trapped Just Beyond?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Just Beyond: The Scare School (Barnes & Noble Exclusive Signed Edition) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book is described as a middle grade supernatural horror series, but there are no explicit mentions of violence between characters in the search results. The focus is on psychological scares rather than physical violence. The book features elements of horror and psychological scares, as it involves characters encountering a terrifying alternate reality school and a deadly creature. This aligns with the genre's intent to create a spooky atmosphere for middle grade readers.

  • Does Just Beyond: The Scare School (Barnes & Noble Exclusive Signed Edition) have violence?

    The book is described as a middle grade supernatural horror series, but there are no explicit mentions of violence between characters in the search results. The focus is on psychological scares rather than physical violence.

  • Does Just Beyond: The Scare School (Barnes & Noble Exclusive Signed Edition) have scary content?

    The book features elements of horror and psychological scares, as it involves characters encountering a terrifying alternate reality school and a deadly creature. This aligns with the genre's intent to create a spooky atmosphere for middle grade readers.

  • Does Just Beyond: The Scare School (Barnes & Noble Exclusive Signed Edition) have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results reference general discussions about religion but do not indicate any specific religious themes or practices in the narrative.

  • Does Just Beyond: The Scare School (Barnes & Noble Exclusive Signed Edition) have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit racial themes or discussions in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on race as a central theme or plot point.

  • Does Just Beyond: The Scare School (Barnes & Noble Exclusive Signed Edition) have profanity?

    The book is noted to have a G rating with no swearing. The search results confirm that there is no profanity present in the narrative.

  • Does Just Beyond: The Scare School (Barnes & Noble Exclusive Signed Edition) have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions about environmental issues are present in the book. The search results focus on other topics unrelated to climate.

  • Does Just Beyond: The Scare School (Barnes & Noble Exclusive Signed Edition) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is indicated in the book. The search results reference general themes of sexuality in children's literature but do not specify any sexual content in 'Just Beyond: The Scare School'.

  • Does Just Beyond: The Scare School (Barnes & Noble Exclusive Signed Edition) have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or promote gender roles. It features characters working together in a supernatural context, but there is no thematic exploration of gender expectations or roles.

  • Does Just Beyond: The Scare School (Barnes & Noble Exclusive Signed Edition) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results primarily discuss the broader context of LGBTQ+ literature and do not provide specific content from 'Just Beyond: The Scare School'.