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Synopsis
Unable to stay away from the attractive Cataluna Doom Car even though his older brother died while racing it, Buddy McCloy believes he can use the car to win back his girlfriend Sara from the mysterious boy she has been dating.
Is The Deadly Fire appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This supernatural horror story involves a cursed car that causes death, including the protagonist's brother. Expect moderate thriller violence, themes of obsession and grief, and supernatural peril typical of Stine's teen horror.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of a loved one, death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to this suspenseful story about a cursed car and a teen's dangerous obsession to win back his girlfriend despite deadly consequences.