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Hero archetypes
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Synopsis
Matt hates his tiny bedroom. It's so small it's practically a closet! Still, Matt's mom refuses to let him sleep in the guest room. After all, they might have guests. Some day. Or year. Then Matt does it. Late one night. When everyone's in bed. He sneaks into the guest room and falls asleep. Poor Matt. He should have listened to his mom. Because when Matt wakes up, his whole life has changed. For the worse. And every time he falls asleep, he wakes up in a new nightmare...
Is Don't Go to Sleep! appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 9 and up.
Classic Goosebumps fare with nightmare scenarios and reality-warping horror that's frightening but age-appropriate for middle graders. No violence beyond scary situations; emphasizes supernatural consequences of breaking rules.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include anxiety and nightmares.
Who'll love this
Kids who love creepy stories will enjoy Matt's nightmare journey where each time he sleeps, his life gets worse in bizarre and scary ways.