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Beach Party

R. L. Stine (1990)

SubgenreLow Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.62

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

StalkingManipulation

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Synopsis

It's the ultimate beach party in California. And Karen, who's just broken up with her boyfriend, is going to enjoy every minute of it--especially having two new guys who like her. But the party takes a nasty turn when Karen realizes someone is out to spoil the fun by getting rid of her.

Is Beach Party appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Classic R.L. Stine suspense with a stalker targeting a teen at a beach party. Mild peril and psychological tension but no graphic content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include stalking and manipulation.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the beach party setting, mystery about who's after Karen, and the suspenseful cat-and-mouse game.

Tags

ThrillerMysteryContemporary