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Why I'm Afraid of Bees (Goosebumps #17) — Content Guide for Parents

By R. L. StineScholastic Inc.2018-06-26ISBN 9781338328752144 pages
Why I'm Afraid of Bees (Goosebumps #17)

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

About this book

Gary Lutz needs a vacation . . . from himself. Bullies are constantly beating him up. His only friend is his computer. Even his little sister doesn't like him.But now Gary's dream is about to come true. He's going to exchange bodies with another kid for a whole week.Gary can't wait to get a new body. Until something horrible happens. And Gary finds out his new body isn't exactly human...

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Why I'm Afraid of Bees (Goosebumps #17) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The Goosebumps series, including this book, contains an age-appropriate amount of tension and mild violence designed to scare children. The narrative involves a boy experiencing fear and danger related to bees. The book is described as having creepy tales and thrilling plot twists, typical of the Goosebumps series. It features elements that can be intense for younger readers but is designed to be age-appropriate.

  • Does Why I'm Afraid of Bees (Goosebumps #17) have violence?

    The Goosebumps series, including this book, contains an age-appropriate amount of tension and mild violence designed to scare children. The narrative involves a boy experiencing fear and danger related to bees.

  • Does Why I'm Afraid of Bees (Goosebumps #17) have scary content?

    The book is described as having creepy tales and thrilling plot twists, typical of the Goosebumps series. It features elements that can be intense for younger readers but is designed to be age-appropriate.

  • Does Why I'm Afraid of Bees (Goosebumps #17) have religious themes?

    No religious content, practices, or beliefs are present in the narrative of 'Why I'm Afraid of Bees'. The book focuses on a fictional story involving bees and body-switching.

  • Does Why I'm Afraid of Bees (Goosebumps #17) have racial/cultural content?

    There are no race or racism themes present in 'Why I'm Afraid of Bees'. The narrative does not address racial issues or identity.

  • Does Why I'm Afraid of Bees (Goosebumps #17) have profanity?

    No profanity is detected in the search results for 'Why I'm Afraid of Bees'. The content is appropriate for a children's audience.

  • Does Why I'm Afraid of Bees (Goosebumps #17) have climate change?

    There are no climate themes or discussions present in 'Why I'm Afraid of Bees'. The book's content centers around a fictional horror narrative involving bees.

  • Does Why I'm Afraid of Bees (Goosebumps #17) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is mentioned in the search results for 'Why I'm Afraid of Bees'. The focus remains on horror and suspense suitable for children.

  • Does Why I'm Afraid of Bees (Goosebumps #17) have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles or themes related to gender identity are identified in the search results for 'Why I'm Afraid of Bees'. The story focuses on horror elements rather than gender dynamics.

  • Does Why I'm Afraid of Bees (Goosebumps #17) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'Why I'm Afraid of Bees'. The content primarily focuses on the horror and suspense elements typical of the Goosebumps series.