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Deep Trouble

R. L. Stine (1994)

SubgenreLow Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesGoosebumps #19
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.55

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Animal HarmBody Horror

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersFish out of Water

Synopsis

Billy and his sister, Sheena, are visiting their uncle Dr. Deep on a tiny Caribbean island. It's the perfect place to go exploring underwater...and Billy's ready for an adventure. There's only one rule to remember: Stay away from the coral reefs. Still, the reefs are so beautiful. So peaceful. Billy can't resist. But he's not alone in the water. Something's lurking deep below the surface. Something dark and scaly. Something's half-human, half-fish...

Is Deep Trouble appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Kids face underwater peril and encounter a mysterious sea creature. Scary moments and suspense typical of Goosebumps series with mild threat but no graphic violence.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal harm and body horror.

Who'll love this

Kids who love spooky underwater adventures and creepy monsters will enjoy this suspenseful Caribbean mystery.

Tags

HorrorAdventureSuspense