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The Last Scream

R. L. Stine (1996)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesFear Park #3
Setting
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeathPsychological Horror

Positive tags

SurvivalComing of AgeCourage

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineVengeance-Driven Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Tropes

Dark LordAncient Evil ReturnsProphecyChosen OneFamily CurseReluctant HeroComing of Age

Themes

Good vs EvilFamily LegacyCourage Under PressureDestinyBreaking CyclesSurvival

Synopsis

Preparing to launch his deadly plan after decades of waiting, sinister Robin Fear sets off a series of events that could destroy Dierdre Bradley, her father, and Fear Park, and only one person has the ability to stop him.

Is The Last Scream appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Classic R.L. Stine YA horror with supernatural thriller elements, moderate peril and suspense typical of Fear Street series, some violence but not graphic, no sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and psychological horror.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the suspenseful showdown between a determined heroine and an evil villain with supernatural powers threatening everyone she loves.

Tags

HorrorThrillerSupernatural