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Who Let the Ghosts Out! (Mostly Ghostly, Book 1)

(2005, Fiction - Horror, Written by R. Stine)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Horror trashmeister begins a new series -- oh joy.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    A dog is turned inside out, Max is tortured with the feeling that all of his teeth are being drilled.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Various movies, video games, rock groups mentioned.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Who Let the Ghosts Out! (Mostly Ghostly, Book 1)

Parents need to know that a dog is turned inside out in this horror tale.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lannigan.Christi ...
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    Mostly Ghostly Who Let The Ghost Out

    I love the movie mostly ghostly who let the ghost out I am in love with it.

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    schuymarch1
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Another great book by my favorite all-time author (R.L. Stine)

    If you like this series then I recomend Goosebumps I also recomend the horror series (Goosebumps and Nightmare Room).

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