Slappy, Beware! (Goosebumps Special Edition) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
This is Slappy's world-- you only scream in it! But where did he come from? And can he ever be destroyed?
Slappy the ventriloquist’s dummy has only one mission in his tiny, deranged mind: do evil every day, all day. His creator, powerful sorcerer Darkwell the Magician, has warned him that should he fail to cause chaos before the sun sets each day, he will sleep FOREVER. Normally, this is a piece of poisonous cake for Slappy—but he may have met his match in the Carlton family. Each attempt at evil ends in disaster, and the dummy starts to panic. Will Slappy’s scariest day yet bring an end to his reign of terror?
This special edition features four full page pieces of original Slappy art!
Frequently asked questions
Is Slappy, Beware! (Goosebumps Special Edition) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book features themes of horror and peril typical of the Goosebumps series, including Slappy's malevolent actions. While not graphic, the content is designed to create suspense and fear, which may involve characters in dangerous situations. The book is intended to be scary, featuring a ventriloquist dummy with evil intentions, which aligns with the horror themes characteristic of the Goosebumps series. The content is designed to elicit fear appropriate for its audience.
Does Slappy, Beware! (Goosebumps Special Edition) have violence?
The book features themes of horror and peril typical of the Goosebumps series, including Slappy's malevolent actions. While not graphic, the content is designed to create suspense and fear, which may involve characters in dangerous situations.
Does Slappy, Beware! (Goosebumps Special Edition) have scary content?
The book is intended to be scary, featuring a ventriloquist dummy with evil intentions, which aligns with the horror themes characteristic of the Goosebumps series. The content is designed to elicit fear appropriate for its audience.
Does Slappy, Beware! (Goosebumps Special Edition) have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The narrative does not include religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.
Does Slappy, Beware! (Goosebumps Special Edition) have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The narrative does not address issues of race or racism as a central theme.
Does Slappy, Beware! (Goosebumps Special Edition) have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The language used is appropriate for the target age group of middle-grade readers.
Does Slappy, Beware! (Goosebumps Special Edition) have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative does not address environmental issues or activism.
Does Slappy, Beware! (Goosebumps Special Edition) have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is aimed at a younger audience and does not include themes of romance or sexual innuendo.
Does Slappy, Beware! (Goosebumps Special Edition) have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The focus is on horror and suspense rather than on gender dynamics.
Does Slappy, Beware! (Goosebumps Special Edition) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book 'Slappy, Beware!'. While there are mentions of LGBTQ+ representation in related media and discussions, these do not pertain to the book's content itself.
