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

By R.L. StineScholastic Paperbacks2015ISBN 9780545301282162 pages
Slappy New Year! (Goosebumps HorrorLand Book 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

In this spinoff to the New York Times–bestselling Goosebumps series, a tween goes to an amusement park and brings home an enchanted mannequin. 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 the HorrorLand theme park gift shop. Then Ray’s parents warn him that he will not be able to throw his big New Year’s Eve if he doesn’t stop teasing Brandon. But strange, mean-spirited things keep happening to his little brother, and Slappy always seems to be around for it. Could that spell Ray read out loud actually have brought the dummy to life?

Frequently asked questions

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

    The book contains an age-appropriate amount of tension and violence, typical of the Goosebumps series, designed to scare young readers. It features a living dummy that poses threats, aligning with the series' horror theme. The book is described as a spooky mystery that assumes the paranormal is normal, featuring a living dummy that generates horror elements. It is designed to be scary for children.

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

    The book contains an age-appropriate amount of tension and violence, typical of the Goosebumps series, designed to scare young readers. It features a living dummy that poses threats, aligning with the series' horror theme.

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

    The book is described as a spooky mystery that assumes the paranormal is normal, featuring a living dummy that generates horror elements. It is designed to be scary for children.

  • Does Slappy New Year! (Goosebumps HorrorLand Book 18) have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are present in the narrative of 'Slappy New Year!'. The search results do not indicate any religious content.

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

    No race or racism themes are present in the narrative of 'Slappy New Year!'. The search results do not indicate any racial themes.

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

    No profanity is mentioned in the search results for 'Slappy New Year!'. The content is appropriate for the intended age group.

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

    No climate themes or discussions related to environmental issues are present in the search results for 'Slappy New Year!'. The narrative does not address climate topics.

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

    No sexual content is indicated in the search results for 'Slappy New Year!'. The focus remains on horror and spooky themes suitable for children.

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

    No specific gender roles or themes related to gender are mentioned in the search results for 'Slappy New Year!'. The content focuses on horror rather than gender dynamics.

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

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'Slappy New Year!'. The content primarily focuses on horror and spooky elements without references to LGBTQ+ experiences.