The Goosebumps: The Movie Novel
by R. L. Stine
Scholastic Inc. 2015
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- courage
- teamwork
- facing fears
- imagination vs. reality
- family bonds
- responsibility
- new kid in town
About this book
When city kid Zach moves to a quiet town, he discovers his mysterious neighbor is actually R. L. Stine—and Stine’s famous Goosebumps monsters are all too real. After a rescue attempt goes wrong, a swarm of creepy creatures escape their manuscripts. Zach, his new friend Hannah, and Stine must work together to round them up before chaos takes over. Fast-paced, funny, and spooky-but-safe, this tie-in novel is perfect for Goosebumps fans and adventure seekers.
Setting: a contemporary small town (Madison, Delaware)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Goosebumps: The Movie Novel right for my child?
Yes — The Goosebumps: The Movie Novel is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.2, which is typical for 4th 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 friendship, courage, teamwork.
How long does it take to read The Goosebumps: The Movie Novel?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, The Goosebumps: The Movie Novel takes around 3.2h to finish. The book has 29,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does The Goosebumps: The Movie Novel have an AR quiz?
Yes — The Goosebumps: The Movie Novel has an AR quiz available, worth 4 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 The Goosebumps: The Movie Novel?
The Goosebumps: The Movie Novel has an AR reading level of 4.2, which places it at a 4th 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.