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Werewolf Skin

R. L. Stine (1997)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesGoosebumps #60
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.72

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Animal Harm

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Fish out of Water

Synopsis

Alex Hunter, a young photographer, is staying with his aunt and uncle in Wolf Creek. They only have two rules for him: don't go into the woods late at night, and stay away from the creepy house next door. But Alex can't resist trying to take a couple of pictures, late at night, when the moon is full.

Is Werewolf Skin appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Classic Goosebumps horror with werewolf scares and mild peril appropriate for middle grade readers. Suspenseful atmosphere with monster transformations but no graphic violence or mature content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

A creepy werewolf mystery perfect for kids who love scary stories with full moon transformations and forbidden places.

Tags

HorrorMysterySuspenseCreature Feature