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The Movie Novel (Goosebumps: the Movie) — Content Guide for Parents

By R. L. StineScholastic Incorporated2015ISBN 9780545821247144 pages
The Movie Novel (Goosebumps: the Movie)

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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 GOOSEBUMPS MOVIE captures the chills, thrills, and giggles of Scholastic's original bestselling series. Jack Black stars as author R. L. Stine.

* With exclusive introduction from the REAL R. L. Stine! Plus eight pages of color pictures from the movie. *Zach, 16, has just moved from NYC to a creepy small town. He soon realizes his new neighbor, Hannah (also 16), is in danger. When he tries to rescue her, he accidentally unleashes the monsters created and brought to life by her writer father, R.L. Stine. Now it's up to Zach, Hannah, and Stine to get the monsters back in their books where they belong. Can they stop the monsters... for good?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Movie Novel (Goosebumps: the Movie) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book is based on a series known for its horror elements, featuring action, monsters, and a level of tension appropriate for middle-grade readers. It is designed to scare, with teens in peril from various monsters. The book is based on a series that is characterized as children's horror fiction, featuring various monsters and scary situations designed to frighten young readers.

  • Does The Movie Novel (Goosebumps: the Movie) have violence?

    The book is based on a series known for its horror elements, featuring action, monsters, and a level of tension appropriate for middle-grade readers. It is designed to scare, with teens in peril from various monsters.

  • Does The Movie Novel (Goosebumps: the Movie) have scary content?

    The book is based on a series that is characterized as children's horror fiction, featuring various monsters and scary situations designed to frighten young readers.

  • Does The Movie Novel (Goosebumps: the Movie) have religious themes?

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  • Does The Movie Novel (Goosebumps: the Movie) have sexual identity?

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