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Under the Magician's Spell (Give Yourself Goosebumps) — Content Guide for Parents

By R. L. StineScholastic Inc.2015-06-30ISBN 9780545841122144 pages
Under the Magician's Spell (Give Yourself 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

Reader beware--you choose the scare! GIVE YOURSELF GOOSEBUMPS!

You, and your little sister, and your best friend just found a new magic shop at the mall. The man inside calls himself the Magician. He's pretty creepy. Before you know it, your little sister runs out of the shop with his book of magic spells.If you read one of the spells, you find yourself in the magician's workshop. Suddenly you are part of a magic act. You are forced onstage, about to be sliced into a million pieces!If the three bullies from the school grab the book, you must find it before the magician makes your sister disappear...forever! The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Under the Magician's Spell (Give Yourself Goosebumps) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book features elements of horror and suspense, including scenarios where characters face threats such as being made to disappear or being eaten alive by piranhas. The series is designed to scare, with an age-appropriate amount of tension and violence. The book is categorized as a horror story and is intended to be scary, featuring spooky elements and multiple endings that can involve frightening scenarios.

  • Does Under the Magician's Spell (Give Yourself Goosebumps) have violence?

    The book features elements of horror and suspense, including scenarios where characters face threats such as being made to disappear or being eaten alive by piranhas. The series is designed to scare, with an age-appropriate amount of tension and violence.

  • Does Under the Magician's Spell (Give Yourself Goosebumps) have scary content?

    The book is categorized as a horror story and is intended to be scary, featuring spooky elements and multiple endings that can involve frightening scenarios.

  • Does Under the Magician's Spell (Give Yourself Goosebumps) have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the book's narrative.

  • Does Under the Magician's Spell (Give Yourself Goosebumps) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or racial themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Under the Magician's Spell (Give Yourself Goosebumps) have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Under the Magician's Spell (Give Yourself Goosebumps) have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental issues detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Under the Magician's Spell (Give Yourself Goosebumps) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Under the Magician's Spell (Give Yourself Goosebumps) have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles or themes related to gender roles detected in the book's narrative.

  • Does Under the Magician's Spell (Give Yourself Goosebumps) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.