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Slappy New Year! (Goosebumps HorrorLand #18) — Content Guide for Parents

By R. L. StineScholastic, Incorporated2010ISBN 9780545161992160 pages
Slappy New Year! (Goosebumps HorrorLand #18)

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

About this book

Take a little Horror home with you!

Ray Gordon loves to scare his younger brother, Brandon. It's not hard considering Brandon is terrified of everything--loud noises, roller coasters, and especially the wooden dummy, Slappy, that Ray got from Jonahttan Chiller's HorrorLand gift shop. In order to throw his big New Year's Even party, Ray's parents make him promise to leave Brandon alone. But strange, mean-spirited things keep happening to his little brother, and Slappy always seems to be around for it. Could those words Ray read out loud actually have brought the dummy to life?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Slappy New Year! (Goosebumps HorrorLand #18) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes elements of mild violence, such as the character Ray scaring his younger brother Brandon with the dummy Slappy, including instances where Slappy is associated with threatening phrases like 'Kill! Kill! Kill!'. This suggests a playful yet potentially alarming atmosphere typical of the Goosebumps series. The book is designed to be spooky and includes elements that may be frightening for younger readers, such as the character Slappy being a living dummy that creates a sense of horror. The overall tone is consistent with the Goosebumps series, which aims to entertain with light horror.

  • Does Slappy New Year! (Goosebumps HorrorLand #18) have violence?

    The book includes elements of mild violence, such as the character Ray scaring his younger brother Brandon with the dummy Slappy, including instances where Slappy is associated with threatening phrases like 'Kill! Kill! Kill!'. This suggests a playful yet potentially alarming atmosphere typical of the Goosebumps series.

  • Does Slappy New Year! (Goosebumps HorrorLand #18) have scary content?

    The book is designed to be spooky and includes elements that may be frightening for younger readers, such as the character Slappy being a living dummy that creates a sense of horror. The overall tone is consistent with the Goosebumps series, which aims to entertain with light horror.

  • Does Slappy New Year! (Goosebumps HorrorLand #18) 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 of 'Slappy New Year!'.

  • Does Slappy New Year! (Goosebumps HorrorLand #18) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate that race is a central theme or plot point in 'Slappy New Year!'.

  • Does Slappy New Year! (Goosebumps HorrorLand #18) have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the book. The search results do not indicate any use of strong language or inappropriate terms in 'Slappy New Year!'.

  • Does Slappy New Year! (Goosebumps HorrorLand #18) have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any environmental messages or activism in 'Slappy New Year!'.

  • Does Slappy New Year! (Goosebumps HorrorLand #18) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in 'Slappy New Year!'. The search results do not indicate any themes or discussions related to sexuality within the book.

  • Does Slappy New Year! (Goosebumps HorrorLand #18) have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features male characters, it does not promote traditional or modern gender roles as a central theme.

  • Does Slappy New Year! (Goosebumps HorrorLand #18) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book 'Slappy New Year!'. The search results reference general discussions about LGBTQ+ representation in the broader Goosebumps series but do not provide specific content related to this book.