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Return of the Mummy

R. L. Stine (1994)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesGoosebumps #23
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.54

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

AnxietyHaunted Location

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

After last year's scary adventure, Gabe's a little nervous about being back in Egypt. Back near the ancient pyramids. Back where he saw all those creepy mummies. Then he learns about an Egyptian superstition. A secret chant that is supposed to bring mummies to life. Gabe's uncle says it's just a hoax. But now it sounds like something's moving in the mummy's tomb. No way a couple of dumb words can wake the dead. Can they?

Is Return of the Mummy appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Classic middle-grade horror with scary mummy situations and mild peril. Age-appropriate scares designed to thrill without traumatizing—no gore or real violence, just suspenseful creepy atmosphere.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include anxiety and haunted location.

Who'll love this

Perfect for kids who love getting spooked by mummies coming to life and mysterious Egyptian tombs.

Tags

HorrorMysteryEgyptian Mythology