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They Call Me Creature

R. L. Stine (2001)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesThe Nightmare Room #6
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.54

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

E-book extra: "Go Deeper Into this Nightmare!"Meet Laura. She's the tall girl holding two stray cats. Laura loves caring for animals. But lately, the animals in the forest near her home have been strange. Bats swarm and attack in broad daylight. On her walks, Laura hears eerie howls and inhuman cries. And now, she is about to meet another animal. An animal so ugly and evil, it can only be described as a creature. Poor Laura. Sometimes a path through the forest can lead to The Nightmare Room.

Is They Call Me Creature appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This horror novel features animal attacks, a threatening creature, and eerie supernatural elements that create suspense and scares. Violence is present but not graphically detailed, appropriate for teens who enjoy R.L. Stine's frightening style.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal harm, body horror, and violence.

Who'll love this

Teens who love creepy horror stories with supernatural creatures and atmospheric forest settings will find this quick, scary read thrilling.

Tags

HorrorThrillerCreature Feature