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The Haunting Hour Chills in the Dead of Night — Content Guide for Parents

By R.L. StineHarperCollins2002-08-06ISBN 9780064410458160 pages
The Haunting Hour Chills in the Dead of Night

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

About this book

Ten terrifying tales that will haunt you forever...

"Some stories are too terrifying to tell," says R.L. Stine. "They are the ones that live in the darkest corners of my mind. The ones that give me chills in the dead of night. The ones that I must tell you now -- or they will haunt me forever!"

Read the spine-chilling story of a baby-sitter who loves evil tricks...the terrifying tale of a boy who dared to lie down in an ancient mummy case...the frightful story of two boys just dying to have the scariest Halloween ever...

Are you ready for these scares and more? R.L. Stine, the #1 best-selling children′s author of all time, presents ten new stories that will give you chills in the dead of night and turn any hour into The Haunting Hour!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Haunting Hour Chills in the Dead of Night appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book is described as a collection of spooky stories that may induce mild fright but does not contain explicit violence between characters. The search results reference general themes of horror rather than specific violent acts. The book contains ten frightening tales designed to give readers chills, featuring themes of horror and suspense. It is aimed at children and is described as a collection of spooky stories that can induce fear.

  • Does The Haunting Hour Chills in the Dead of Night have violence?

    The book is described as a collection of spooky stories that may induce mild fright but does not contain explicit violence between characters. The search results reference general themes of horror rather than specific violent acts.

  • Does The Haunting Hour Chills in the Dead of Night have scary content?

    The book contains ten frightening tales designed to give readers chills, featuring themes of horror and suspense. It is aimed at children and is described as a collection of spooky stories that can induce fear.

  • Does The Haunting Hour Chills in the Dead of Night have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results mention common fears and spooky scenarios but do not reference any specific religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does The Haunting Hour Chills in the Dead of Night have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on race or racism as a central theme.

  • Does The Haunting Hour Chills in the Dead of Night have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the book. The search results indicate that the content is appropriate for children and does not include strong language.

  • Does The Haunting Hour Chills in the Dead of Night have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental discussions are present in the book. The search results do not reference climate issues or activism.

  • Does The Haunting Hour Chills in the Dead of Night have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results indicate that the stories are suitable for younger audiences and do not include themes of sex or inappropriate content.

  • Does The Haunting Hour Chills in the Dead of Night have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The search results focus on the horror elements rather than any specific gender dynamics.

  • Does The Haunting Hour Chills in the Dead of Night have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book. The search results primarily focus on reviews and adaptations related to the TV series rather than the book's content itself.