The Haunting Returns (Goosebumps: The Season 1 Novel) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Thirty years ago, Harold Biddle died in a tragic accident -- but there's more to the story. Now, the teenage kids of Harold's classmates are determined to find out what happened to him all those years ago... as long as Harold's spirit doesn't exact his revenge first!
But Harold Biddle isn't the only monster roaming the streets of Port Lawrence. From doppelgängers to haunted books and one creepy dummy, Isaiah, Margot, James, and the rest of their friends have to fight to stay alive or risk becoming monsters themselves!
This official YA novel tells the story of season 1 of the hit Goosebumps series -- plus additional scenes and information not seen on the show, including resolving the show's cliffhanger ending!
Frequently asked questions
Is The Haunting Returns (Goosebumps: The Season 1 Novel) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative involves characters fighting to stay alive against supernatural threats, which implies a level of violence. The Goosebumps series is known for its age-appropriate tension and violence designed to scare, but specific details about the severity in this book are not provided. The book is part of the Goosebumps series, which is characterized by creepy tales and thrilling plot twists, making it suitable for older children but potentially intense for younger readers. The narrative includes elements designed to scare.
Does The Haunting Returns (Goosebumps: The Season 1 Novel) have violence?
The narrative involves characters fighting to stay alive against supernatural threats, which implies a level of violence. The Goosebumps series is known for its age-appropriate tension and violence designed to scare, but specific details about the severity in this book are not provided.
Does The Haunting Returns (Goosebumps: The Season 1 Novel) have scary content?
The book is part of the Goosebumps series, which is characterized by creepy tales and thrilling plot twists, making it suitable for older children but potentially intense for younger readers. The narrative includes elements designed to scare.
Does The Haunting Returns (Goosebumps: The Season 1 Novel) have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the book's narrative or related reviews. References to religious elements in other Goosebumps content do not apply to this specific book.
Does The Haunting Returns (Goosebumps: The Season 1 Novel) have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racism or racial themes are detected in the search results. The content does not focus on race as a central theme.
Does The Haunting Returns (Goosebumps: The Season 1 Novel) have profanity?
The series is noted to contain moderate language, including terms like 'ass' and 'damn'. Specific instances of profanity in this book are not detailed, but the overall series includes such language.
Does The Haunting Returns (Goosebumps: The Season 1 Novel) have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are present in the narrative or related reviews. The content does not address climate change or activism.
Does The Haunting Returns (Goosebumps: The Season 1 Novel) have sexual identity?
The series includes references to some romance and sexual innuendo, as noted in reviews of related Goosebumps content. However, explicit sexual content is not detailed in the search results for this specific book.
Does The Haunting Returns (Goosebumps: The Season 1 Novel) have gender roles?
No specific gender roles or themes related to gender expectations are mentioned in the search results. The narrative does not appear to focus on gender roles.
Does The Haunting Returns (Goosebumps: The Season 1 Novel) have lgbtq+ themes?
There are indications of a strong queer theme within the narrative, as mentioned in a spoiler discussion. However, specific LGBTQ+ characters or explicit themes in the book's plot are not clearly detailed in the search results.
