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The Haunted School (Goosebumps) — Content Guide for Parents

By R. L. StineScholastic Inc.2015-01-27ISBN 9780545348812144 pages
The Haunted School (Goosebumps)

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

About this book

The original series from the Master of Fright--now a major motion picture in theaters August 7, 2015!

Tommy Frazer's dad just got married. Now Tommy's got a new mom. And he's going to a new school-Bell Valley Middle School. Tommy doesn't hate school. But it's hard making friends. And his new school is so big it's easy to get lost. Which is exactly what happens. Tommy gets lost-lost in a maze of empty classrooms. And that's when he hears the voices. Kids voices crying for help. Voices coming from behind the classroom walls...

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Haunted School (Goosebumps) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes elements of horror typical of the Goosebumps series, which may involve mild violence such as animal bites and implications of murder. The narrative is designed to be spooky and may include some tension and frightening scenarios. The book is described as one of the more frightening entries in the Goosebumps series, with genuinely creepy moments designed to scare young readers. It is suitable for Halloween-themed reading.

  • Does The Haunted School (Goosebumps) have violence?

    The book includes elements of horror typical of the Goosebumps series, which may involve mild violence such as animal bites and implications of murder. The narrative is designed to be spooky and may include some tension and frightening scenarios.

  • Does The Haunted School (Goosebumps) have scary content?

    The book is described as one of the more frightening entries in the Goosebumps series, with genuinely creepy moments designed to scare young readers. It is suitable for Halloween-themed reading.

  • Does The Haunted School (Goosebumps) have religious themes?

    No religious content, practices, or beliefs are present in the narrative of 'The Haunted School'. The search results do not indicate any religious themes or critiques.

  • Does The Haunted School (Goosebumps) have racial/cultural content?

    There are no themes of racism or explicit discussions of race in the narrative of 'The Haunted School'. The content does not focus on racial issues or identity politics.

  • Does The Haunted School (Goosebumps) have profanity?

    The search results indicate that there is no swearing in the Goosebumps series, including 'The Haunted School'. The content is aimed at a younger audience and maintains a level of appropriateness.

  • Does The Haunted School (Goosebumps) have climate change?

    There are no climate themes or discussions related to environmentalism in 'The Haunted School'. The content is primarily centered on horror and spooky narratives.

  • Does The Haunted School (Goosebumps) have sexual identity?

    There are mentions of moderate language and some romance or sexual innuendo in related media, including references to underage drinking and brief kissing. However, the specific book 'The Haunted School' does not explicitly detail sexual content.

  • Does The Haunted School (Goosebumps) have gender roles?

    The search results do not indicate any specific portrayal of gender roles in 'The Haunted School'. The narrative appears to focus on horror elements rather than gender dynamics.

  • Does The Haunted School (Goosebumps) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'The Haunted School'. The content focuses on horror and spooky elements without reference to sexual orientation or gender identity.