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Synopsis
The invitation arrived in a black-borderred envelope and was delivered by the beautiful and mysterious transfer student. The inside showed a coffin with the inscription "reserved for You" -- perfect for an al-night Halloween party in an old house on Fear Street. The party was well under way when the lights went out. That's to be expected at the Halloween party. But when the lights came back on, there was a boy on the floor with a knife in his back. Just a Halloween prank? Maybe. Maybe not. Now the guests trick-or-treating has turned to terror. And it looks like someone's idea of a party game is murder!
Is Halloween Party appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Classic R.L. Stine YA horror with murder mystery elements set at a Halloween party. Features stabbing and teen peril, but violence is typical of the Fear Street series—suspenseful rather than graphic.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the classic slasher party setup with a whodunit twist as guests try to figure out who's killing partygoers.