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The Ghost Next Door — Content Guide for Parents

By R.L. StineScholastic2015-10-01ISBN 9781407161228124 pages
The Ghost Next Door

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

About this book

They're baa-ack! Make way for the bestselling children's series of all time! With a fresh new look, GOOSEBUMPS is set to scare a whole new generation of kids. So reader beware--you're in for a scare! "How come I've never seen you before?" Hannah's neighbourhood has gotten a little - weird. Ever since that new boy moved in next door. But when did he move in? Wasn't the house empty when Hannah went to sleep the night before? Why does it still look so deserted? Hannah can't get any answers from her new neighbour. He just keeps disappearing in the oddest ways. And he's so pale... Is Hannah being haunted by... ...the ghost next door???

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Ghost Next Door appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No explicit violence is mentioned in the book. The search results reference violence in unrelated films and adaptations, which do not pertain to the narrative of 'The Ghost Next Door'. The book features ghostly elements and a spooky atmosphere, which are characteristic of R.L. Stine's writing. It is designed to be creepy and unsettling for young readers, fitting within the horror genre for children.

  • Does The Ghost Next Door have violence?

    No explicit violence is mentioned in the book. The search results reference violence in unrelated films and adaptations, which do not pertain to the narrative of 'The Ghost Next Door'.

  • Does The Ghost Next Door have scary content?

    The book features ghostly elements and a spooky atmosphere, which are characteristic of R.L. Stine's writing. It is designed to be creepy and unsettling for young readers, fitting within the horror genre for children.

  • Does The Ghost Next Door have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference other works by R.L. Stine and general discussions about his writing but do not provide evidence of religious themes or practices in 'The Ghost Next Door'.

  • Does The Ghost Next Door 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 in 'The Ghost Next Door'.

  • Does The Ghost Next Door have profanity?

    No profanity is indicated in the book. The search results reference profanity in unrelated films and adaptations, which are not relevant to the content of 'The Ghost Next Door'.

  • Does The Ghost Next Door have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results reference unrelated environmental topics and other works by R.L. Stine, which do not pertain to 'The Ghost Next Door'.

  • Does The Ghost Next Door have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results discuss other media and adaptations but do not indicate any sexual themes in 'The Ghost Next Door'.

  • Does The Ghost Next Door have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or promote gender roles. The narrative focuses on a ghost story without delving into gender expectations or dynamics.

  • Does The Ghost Next Door have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book. The search results focus on adaptations and general discussions about R.L. Stine's works, not specific content from 'The Ghost Next Door'.