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Classic Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask

(2008, Fiction - Horror)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Popular series reissue is a fun sleepover read.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Several displays of teasing at the expense of other children. A child wants to get revenge on people who tease her but finds that revenge isn't always the answer.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Quite a few scary scenes, including one child choking another under the influence of evil. Neither child is harmed.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Classic Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask

Parents need to know that the scares in this book won't be too much for most tweens. A classic creepy guy in costume shop has some gross masks, and suspense is of the "who's in that costume?" and "what's chasing me?" variety. More frightening is when a character realizes she's falling under the control of an evil presence.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about teasing and revenge. Why did Carly want revenge against her friends? What did she learn about trying to "pay back" others who had hurt her? Have you ever wanted to get back at someone who teased you?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
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    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 3.0

    not great but good

    not the best of the goosebumps series by an means but if your a fan give it a try

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    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    mkalv
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 3.0

    Good, but not great.

    I did like this book, but I disagree that it is one of the best. It is good, however, and kids who like horror stories will love this one.

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