The Vanished Return (Goosebumps: the Vanishing 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, four teenagers disappeared while exploring an abandoned military bunker. Their story become a local legend in Gravesend, and when Devin and Cece come to visit their dad for the summer, they're dared to go inside. But something strange happens to Devin when he enters the old fort....
Soon, things in Gravesend are changing. In order to stop the effects from spreading, Devin, Cece, and their friends have to figure out what happened to the group of kids who vanished. If they don't hurry, they'll become the bunker's next victims.
This official YA novel tells the story of the hit series Goosebumps: The Vanishing -- plus additional scenes and information not seen on the show!
Frequently asked questions
Is The Vanished Return (Goosebumps: the Vanishing Novel) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book is part of the Goosebumps series, which is designed to scare and includes an age-appropriate amount of tension and violence. It is noted that the content may be too intense for younger readers. The book is part of the Goosebumps series, which features creepy tales and thrilling plot twists, making it suitable for slightly older children but potentially too intense for younger readers.
Does The Vanished Return (Goosebumps: the Vanishing Novel) have violence?
The book is part of the Goosebumps series, which is designed to scare and includes an age-appropriate amount of tension and violence. It is noted that the content may be too intense for younger readers.
Does The Vanished Return (Goosebumps: the Vanishing Novel) have scary content?
The book is part of the Goosebumps series, which features creepy tales and thrilling plot twists, making it suitable for slightly older children but potentially too intense for younger readers.
Does The Vanished Return (Goosebumps: the Vanishing Novel) have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does The Vanished Return (Goosebumps: the Vanishing Novel) have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racism or racial themes are mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does The Vanished Return (Goosebumps: the Vanishing Novel) have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does The Vanished Return (Goosebumps: the Vanishing Novel) have climate change?
No climate themes are mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does The Vanished Return (Goosebumps: the Vanishing Novel) have sexual identity?
No sexual content is mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does The Vanished Return (Goosebumps: the Vanishing Novel) have gender roles?
No specific gender roles or themes related to gender expectations are mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does The Vanished Return (Goosebumps: the Vanishing Novel) have lgbtq+ themes?
Some characters in the book appear to have queer relationships, and the author identifies as gay, indicating an #ownvoices perspective. However, the LGBTQ+ elements are described as brief and not central to the narrative, leading to some hesitation in categorizing the book as an LGBTQ+ novel.
