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Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (Goosebumps) — Content Guide for Parents

By R. L. StineWalt Disney Records1996ISBN 9780763400859
Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (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

They're baa-ack! Make way for the bestselling children's series of all time! With a fresh new look, GOOSEBUMPS is set to scare a whole new generation of kids. So reader beware--you're in for a scare!KEEP OFF THEIR GRASS!Two pink flamingos. A whole family of plaster skunks. Joe Burton's dad loves tacky lawn ornaments. But when he brings home two ugly lawn gnomes, the trouble begins. Late at night. When everyone's sleeping. Someone's creeping in the garden. Whispering nasty things. Smashing melons. Squashing tomatoes. No way two dumb old lawn ornaments with pointy hats could be causing all the trouble... Is there?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (Goosebumps) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book features mischievous lawn gnomes that cause chaos, including vandalism and mayhem, which could be interpreted as a form of violence against property. However, it does not depict physical violence between characters. The book contains elements intended to be spooky, such as the concept of living lawn gnomes causing trouble, which may create a mildly frightening atmosphere for young readers. It is described as having some terrifying moments.

  • Does Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (Goosebumps) have violence?

    The book features mischievous lawn gnomes that cause chaos, including vandalism and mayhem, which could be interpreted as a form of violence against property. However, it does not depict physical violence between characters.

  • Does Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (Goosebumps) have scary content?

    The book contains elements intended to be spooky, such as the concept of living lawn gnomes causing trouble, which may create a mildly frightening atmosphere for young readers. It is described as having some terrifying moments.

  • Does Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (Goosebumps) have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious themes or practices within the narrative of 'Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes'.

  • Does Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (Goosebumps) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions present in the book. The search results do not indicate any content related to race or racism.

  • Does Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (Goosebumps) have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the book. The search results indicate some name-calling in adaptations, but there is no evidence of cursing in the book's narrative.

  • Does Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (Goosebumps) have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental messages present in the book. The search results do not indicate any content related to climate issues.

  • Does Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (Goosebumps) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content present in the book. The search results mention some references to romance and innuendo in adaptations, but these do not pertain to the book itself.

  • Does Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (Goosebumps) have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative focuses on the adventures involving lawn gnomes and does not include themes related to gender expectations.

  • Does Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (Goosebumps) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters present in the book. The search results primarily reference adaptations and reviews of the Goosebumps series, not the specific content of 'Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes'.