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Night of the Living Dummy (Classic Goosebumps) — Content Guide for Parents

By R.L. StineScholastic on Brilliance Audio2017-03-14ISBN 9781522651949
Night of the Living Dummy (Classic Goosebumps)

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

About this book

Discover the original bone-chilling adventures that made Goosebumps one of the bestselling children's book series of all time!
Something scary is happening in GOOSEBUMPS HORRORLAND, the all-new, all-terrifying series by R. L. Stine. Just how scary? You'll never know unless you crack open this classic prequel!
Discover the fan-favorite thriller and chiller that first introduced the world to the wooden face of fear. The puppet who pulls all the strings. None other than Slappy the Dummy!
Now with all-new bonus material revealing Slappy's secrets and more.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Night of the Living Dummy (Classic Goosebumps) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes elements of horror and suspense, with descriptions suggesting that characters face threats from a ventriloquist's dummy that could kill loved ones. The search results indicate that the series is designed to scare children, with an age-appropriate amount of tension and violence. The book is described as spooky and frightening, with themes of a haunted ventriloquist's dummy that creates a sense of dread and suspense. It is considered suitable for children but is acknowledged to be scary.

  • Does Night of the Living Dummy (Classic Goosebumps) have violence?

    The book includes elements of horror and suspense, with descriptions suggesting that characters face threats from a ventriloquist's dummy that could kill loved ones. The search results indicate that the series is designed to scare children, with an age-appropriate amount of tension and violence.

  • Does Night of the Living Dummy (Classic Goosebumps) have scary content?

    The book is described as spooky and frightening, with themes of a haunted ventriloquist's dummy that creates a sense of dread and suspense. It is considered suitable for children but is acknowledged to be scary.

  • Does Night of the Living Dummy (Classic Goosebumps) have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes are detected in the search results.

  • Does Night of the Living Dummy (Classic Goosebumps) have racial/cultural content?

    No race-related themes or discussions are present in the search results.

  • Does Night of the Living Dummy (Classic Goosebumps) have profanity?

    No profanity is noted in the search results for 'Night of the Living Dummy'.

  • Does Night of the Living Dummy (Classic Goosebumps) have climate change?

    No climate-related themes or discussions are present in the search results.

  • Does Night of the Living Dummy (Classic Goosebumps) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is mentioned in the search results for 'Night of the Living Dummy'.

  • Does Night of the Living Dummy (Classic Goosebumps) have gender roles?

    No discussions of gender roles or themes are found in the search results for 'Night of the Living Dummy'.

  • Does Night of the Living Dummy (Classic Goosebumps) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'Night of the Living Dummy'.