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Slappy Birthday to You (Goosebumps SlappyWorld #1) — Content Guide for Parents

By R. L. StineScholastic Inc.2017-02-28ISBN 9781338068290160 pages
Slappy Birthday to You (Goosebumps SlappyWorld #1)

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

About this book

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The evil dummy comes to life to tell his own twisted tales and scary stories!It's bad enough Ian Barker has to spend his twelfth birthday with his sister and their two annoying cousins. The four of them can't ever hang out without getting into trouble. Vinnie and Jonny always want to play with Ian's stuff. They take extra turns and break everything they touch. Even Ian's new birthday presents are up for grabs. But when Ian gets a Slappy dummy from his dad, things go from bad to worse. When Slappy's in charge, you don't fight over him, he fights over you!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Slappy Birthday to You (Goosebumps SlappyWorld #1) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book features elements of mild violence, as the evil dummy Slappy comes to life and causes mischief and chaos for his owner, Ian. However, the violence is described as not particularly graphic or severe. The book is described as offering mild scares and is intended to provide a fun, spooky experience for children, with Slappy's antics contributing to the overall scary atmosphere.

  • Does Slappy Birthday to You (Goosebumps SlappyWorld #1) have violence?

    The book features elements of mild violence, as the evil dummy Slappy comes to life and causes mischief and chaos for his owner, Ian. However, the violence is described as not particularly graphic or severe.

  • Does Slappy Birthday to You (Goosebumps SlappyWorld #1) have scary content?

    The book is described as offering mild scares and is intended to provide a fun, spooky experience for children, with Slappy's antics contributing to the overall scary atmosphere.

  • Does Slappy Birthday to You (Goosebumps SlappyWorld #1) have religious themes?

    No religious content, practices, or themes are present in the book's narrative as indicated by the search results.

  • Does Slappy Birthday to You (Goosebumps SlappyWorld #1) have racial/cultural content?

    While the main character is identified as Black in some related media, race is not a central theme or plot element in 'Slappy Birthday to You'. The narrative does not focus on racial issues.

  • Does Slappy Birthday to You (Goosebumps SlappyWorld #1) have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the search results for this book, indicating that it maintains a language appropriate for its intended audience.

  • Does Slappy Birthday to You (Goosebumps SlappyWorld #1) have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions are present in the book's narrative as indicated by the search results.

  • Does Slappy Birthday to You (Goosebumps SlappyWorld #1) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is detected in the search results related to 'Slappy Birthday to You'. The narrative focuses on horror and mischief rather than sexual themes.

  • Does Slappy Birthday to You (Goosebumps SlappyWorld #1) have gender roles?

    The search results do not indicate any specific gender roles or themes related to gender expectations in the narrative of 'Slappy Birthday to You'.

  • Does Slappy Birthday to You (Goosebumps SlappyWorld #1) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the narrative of 'Slappy Birthday to You'. The search results primarily reference other works and characters from the broader Goosebumps franchise.