It Came from Beneath the Sink!
by R. L. Stine
Scholastic Inc. 2015
Book 30 of Goosebumps
Easy read — content targets 4th–8th grade
Reading level 3.6 (3rd grade) but themes aimed at ages 9–14
Book 30 in a series — earlier books first
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Genre
Themes
- luck and superstition
- siblings and family
- courage under pressure
- cursed objects
- problem-solving
- fear of the unknown
- perseverance
About this book
Kat and her brother Daniel move into a dream house—until they find a creepy, living sponge hiding under the kitchen sink. Wherever it goes, strange accidents and bad luck follow. The kids race to figure out what the creature is and how to stop its curse before their luck runs out. Fast, funny, and scary in all the right ways, this Goosebumps classic hooks middle-grade readers who love quick thrills and cliffhangers.
Setting: a suburban house and neighborhood, present day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Came from Beneath the Sink! right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for It Came from Beneath the Sink!. The reading level is AR 3.6, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include luck and superstition, siblings and family, courage under pressure. Note: this is book 30 in a series — your child should read the earlier books first.
How long does it take to read It Came from Beneath the Sink!?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, It Came from Beneath the Sink! takes around 2.5h to finish. The book has 20,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does It Came from Beneath the Sink! have an AR quiz?
Yes — It Came from Beneath the Sink! has an AR quiz available, worth 2 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is It Came from Beneath the Sink!?
It Came from Beneath the Sink! has an AR reading level of 3.6, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.