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The Werewolf of Fever Swamp

R. L. Stine (1993)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesGoosebumps #14
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads3.68

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Animal DeathAnimal Harm

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

"It started with the strange howling at night. Then there was the rabbit, torn to shreds. Everyone thinks Grady's new dog is responsible. After all, he looks just like a wolf. And he seems a little on the wild side. But Grady knows his dog is just a regular old dog. And most dogs don't howl at the moon ... or change into terrifying creatures when the moon is full." P. [4] of cover.

Is The Werewolf of Fever Swamp appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

Age-appropriate scares featuring werewolf mythology and torn-up animals. Violence is implied rather than graphic, perfect for middle grade readers who enjoy mild horror.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal death and animal harm.

Who'll love this

A spooky mystery where you'll try to figure out if the new dog is really a werewolf before the truth is revealed.

Tags

HorrorMysteryCreature Feature