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Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories — Content Guide for Parents

By Jeff KinneyPenguin Random House Children's UK2022-07-21ISBN 9780241530412240 pages
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories

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

About this book

Scare yourself silly with Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories by Jeff Kinney, the #1 international bestselling author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid!

Grab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley Jefferson's imagination. You'll meet zombies, vampires, ghosts, and much more in these comically terrifying tales.

Rowley's spooky stories might leave you laughing, but beware-you could end up sleeping with the lights on!

And don't miss Rowley Jefferson's first two awesome friendly books, the instant #1 bestsellers Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal and Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    There is no evidence of physical violence in the book. The stories are described as comically terrifying and focus on supernatural elements like zombies and ghosts, which do not involve violence between characters. The book features spooky elements such as zombies, vampires, and ghosts, which are intended to be comically terrifying. The stories are designed to entertain and may induce mild scares, appropriate for the target age group.

  • Does Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories have violence?

    There is no evidence of physical violence in the book. The stories are described as comically terrifying and focus on supernatural elements like zombies and ghosts, which do not involve violence between characters.

  • Does Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories have scary content?

    The book features spooky elements such as zombies, vampires, and ghosts, which are intended to be comically terrifying. The stories are designed to entertain and may induce mild scares, appropriate for the target age group.

  • Does Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories have religious themes?

    The book contains a story that involves a character being possessed by a demon and references to 'holy water' as a means of restoration, which may be unsettling for some Christian readers. This suggests a light engagement with religious themes, particularly in the context of horror.

  • Does Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit racial themes or discussions in the book. The characters are described as racially indeterminate but predominantly White-presenting, which does not constitute a central theme.

  • Does Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the book. The content is designed to be appropriate for a young audience, focusing on humor and mild scares.

  • Does Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories have climate change?

    There are no climate themes present in the book. The content focuses on spooky stories and humor without addressing environmental issues.

  • Does Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is aimed at children and focuses on spooky stories without any references to sexual themes.

  • Does Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features characters in humorous and spooky scenarios without a focus on gender dynamics.

  • Does Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book. The focus is on Rowley Jefferson's spooky stories, which include various supernatural elements but do not address LGBTQ+ topics.