Is Goosebumps too scary?

About the “terror:” Goosebumps books are written for 8 to 12-year-olds and if your kids read and weren't frightened by the books, the same should hold true for the movie. However, as the creatures all come out to haunt, some moments are scary.
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Is the Goosebumps scary?

They got a little scared, but it's almost like a badge of courage that they were able to make it through." As a horror movie made for kids, Goosebumps joins a long list of not-so-scary scary movies made for the younger set. Here are a few other movies youngsters can enjoy this Halloween.
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Is Goosebumps appropriate for 13 year old?

This can be especially unsettling to younger viewers, particularly those who expect a happy ending. For this reason, I'd only recommend Goosebumps for those a little older, who could appreciate it from a creative standpoint. Otherwise, it may have a longstanding ill effect on kids aged six and below.
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Is Goosebumps for 11 year olds?

Amazon.com: goosebumps books - Ages 9 to 12: Books.
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Is Goosebumps scary for adults?

That said, one of the most singularly terrifying passages in this entire series is a description of the effects of a snake bite; an IRL threat that any adult is daily plagued with in their deepest anxieties, possibly more so if you happen to live in Australia.
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Can a 14 year old read Goosebumps?

The book is the perfect source for thrill for those kids who are not allowed to watch horror movies! It is not the kind of book which kids are not allowed to read in fact it is only a bit scary thus it is 8+ "READERS BEWARE BECAUSE YOU ARE IN FOR A SCARE!"
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Can teens read Goosebumps?

Yes. As an adult you can read whatever you want to read. They're initially for kids but if you want to read the whole goosebumps collection because you like them? By all means go for it.
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Is Maze Runner appropriate for a 10 year old?

The Maze Runner deserves its M rating. It is very suspenseful and includes some intensely violent and disturbing scenes, including the violent deaths of teenagers. Therefore we do not recommend it for children under 15 years.
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How old do you have to be to watch Goosebumps?

Fine for viewers around 13 and older.
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What books should an 11 year old be reading?

Here are 23 fantastic book recommendations for 11-year-olds.
  1. Charlie Hernández and the League of Shadows. Mystical and Diverse. ...
  2. Nowhere Boy. Heartwarming and Serious. ...
  3. Front Desk. Unique. ...
  4. The Ruins of Gorlan. A Fantastic Story. ...
  5. The War that Saved My Life. Lovely. ...
  6. Goosebumps. Spooky Fun. ...
  7. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street. ...
  8. Winterhouse.
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How old do you have to be to watch Goosebumps 2?

This movie isn't recommended for children under eight years, and parental guidance is recommended for children aged 8-12 years. Otherwise, the movie has plenty of thrills and could be a great introduction to the horror genre.
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What is the scariest Goosebumps book ever written?

And here it is...your top scariest...
  • The Haunter.
  • The Haunted Mask.
  • Werewolf of Fever Swamp.
  • Welcome to Dead House.
  • Camp Nowhere.
  • The Ghost Next Door.
  • Say Cheese and Die!
  • Night of the Living Dummy.
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What grade is Goosebumps for?

They are written at a 3rd to 7th grade level. The chapters are a few pages each, and most if not all the chapters end with a cliffhanger.
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Is Goosebumps OK for a 9 year old?

About the “terror:” Goosebumps books are written for 8 to 12-year-olds and if your kids read and weren't frightened by the books, the same should hold true for the movie.
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Are Goosebumps books appropriate for kids?

These stories will captivate any reader who likes suspense, horror and fantasy. Goosebumps doesn't have much academic content or positive messaging, although the kids usually try to do the right thing while solving a mystery.
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What does it mean when a girl has Goosebumps?

A: When you're cold, or you experience a strong emotion, such as fear, shock, anxiety, sexual arousal or even inspiration, goosebumps can suddenly pop up all over the skin. They occur when the tiny muscle located at the base of each hair follicle contracts, causing the hair to stand on end.
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Are Goosebumps books appropriate for 2nd graders?

The original goosebumps series is not all that scary and has not given my son any trouble sleeping. This is a book that I have to read to him as the reading level is probably more for a end of year second grader or a third grader. There is some inappropriate words like dummy, stupid, and shut-up.
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Is Goosebumps 2 OK for a 5 year old?

This is a great movie but it isn't appropriate for children. It uses foul language not appropriate for children under 13.
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Is The Hunger Games appropriate for 13 year olds?

The book is rated by Scholastic as grade 5.3 and for ages 11-13. Parents' concerns about The Hunger Games center around violence. The book has a lot of it, and it is graphic at times. Much of the plot focuses on "the games" in which children kill children.
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What age is one of us lying?

The TV-Series, One of Us Is Lying age rating is TV-MA for Sexual reference, violence, Alcohol content.
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Is Maze Runner more violent than The Hunger Games?

The review said that the scenes of violence in The Maze Runner were worse than any in The Hunger Games. But it also pointed out that Thomas is a good role model, and that teens would like the book because they could enjoy the extreme action from a safe distance. It labelled the series “mature.”
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Is Goosebumps gory?

R.L. Stine has finally outdone himself. After close to 30 years of scaring kids and killing teenagers in the pages of his “Goosebumps” and “Fear Street” books, the horror writer has come up with his most gruesome scene ever.
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What age is Harry Potter for?

What age group is Harry Potter for? As a whole, the series is generally considered to be an appropriate read for children from the ages of 9-12 and above. The Harry Potter age rating depends however both on the kid and the parents.
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Is RL Stine still alive?

There are a lot of rumours about children's horror author RL Stine. That he's dead (not true), that he's actually a collection of writers working under one name (also not true), and that he was once writing a new book every week.
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Why do kids like Goosebumps books?

I think kids like returning to the Goosebumps series because they know what they're going to get. It's a world they know, they know it's going to be creepy, scary, they know there are going to be twists and turns. But they also know the story's going to have a happy ending.
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