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Revenge of the Shadow People and The Bugman Lives! Twice Terrifying Tales — Content Guide for Parents

By R.L. StineSimon and Schuster2010-08-31ISBN 9781442408029240 pages
Revenge of the Shadow People and The Bugman Lives! Twice Terrifying Tales

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

About this book

In Revenge of the Shadow People, weird things have been happening to Vinny Salvo’s shadow—it’s been growing horns. And claws. And some pretty sharp teeth. Now it’s coming after him....but how do you hide from your own shadow? Vinny better find out—fast!

In The Bugman Lives, Janet didn’t mean to disturb the Bugman, but she accidentally ran over his tombstone while she was mowing the lawn. Now insects attack her everywhere she goes. Wasps, bees, ants—even a huge, hairy tarantula. But Janet is more than bugged out…she’s afraid the Bugman is back from the grave and out for revenge.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Revenge of the Shadow People and The Bugman Lives! Twice Terrifying Tales appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book features spooky elements such as a shadow growing horns and claws and a character being attacked by insects, but there is no explicit violence between characters. The content is appropriate for a children's horror story. The book contains elements that could be considered scary for children, such as a shadow that becomes menacing and a character disturbed by a grave, which could create suspense and mild fear appropriate for the target age group.

  • Does Revenge of the Shadow People and The Bugman Lives! Twice Terrifying Tales have violence?

    The book features spooky elements such as a shadow growing horns and claws and a character being attacked by insects, but there is no explicit violence between characters. The content is appropriate for a children's horror story.

  • Does Revenge of the Shadow People and The Bugman Lives! Twice Terrifying Tales have scary content?

    The book contains elements that could be considered scary for children, such as a shadow that becomes menacing and a character disturbed by a grave, which could create suspense and mild fear appropriate for the target age group.

  • Does Revenge of the Shadow People and The Bugman Lives! Twice Terrifying Tales have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious themes, practices, or beliefs present in the narrative.

  • Does Revenge of the Shadow People and The Bugman Lives! Twice Terrifying Tales have racial/cultural content?

    No racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on race or racism as a central theme.

  • Does Revenge of the Shadow People and The Bugman Lives! Twice Terrifying Tales have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the book. The search results focus on the book's plot and do not indicate any use of inappropriate language.

  • Does Revenge of the Shadow People and The Bugman Lives! Twice Terrifying Tales have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on environmental issues or climate change.

  • Does Revenge of the Shadow People and The Bugman Lives! Twice Terrifying Tales have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any themes or references to sexual content within the narrative.

  • Does Revenge of the Shadow People and The Bugman Lives! Twice Terrifying Tales have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features characters in a spooky narrative without any emphasis on traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does Revenge of the Shadow People and The Bugman Lives! Twice Terrifying Tales have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results primarily focus on the book's plot involving shadows and bugs, with no reference to LGBTQ+ content.