For decades, R.L. Stine's popular Goosebumps series has been enchanting readers with its thrilling tales. With over 30 books in the series, numerous spin-offs, and two feature films, Goosebumps continues to leave a lasting impact on fans of horror. 

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Goosebumps stories are equal parts spooky and funny and features exciting plot twists perfect for encouraging students to predict outcomes, build reading comprehension, and discuss important themes like friendship and bravery. Each book acts as a standalone story, meaning students can jump in at any point without needing to read the series in order, which is great for flexible independent reading.

Whether your students are devouring these stories for the first time or revisiting the pages of Stine's books, the Goosebumps series offers spine-tingling fun that keeps readers coming back for more. 

Start with the classics that will hook students from page one like Classic Goosebumps: Night of the Living Dummy (#1). When Lindy finds a ventriloquist dummy in the dumpster, her twin, Kris, feels left out of the fun. Kris decides to get a dummy of her own, named Mr. Wood, but strange things start happening when she brings him home. Will the sisters be able to destroy Mr. Wood before deep trouble unfolds?

Plus, check out the first book in the Goosebumps spin-off: Goosebumps-House of Shivers: Scariest. Book. Ever. Readers will follow the journey of twins Betty and Billy after unearthing dark secrets about their uncle’s possession of the scariest book in the world. When the book goes missing, the siblings must venture into the ominous Wayward Forest to retrieve the book before it unleashes evil into the world.

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