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Young Scrooge: A Very Scary Christmas Story

R.L. Stine
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Young Scrooge: A Very Scary Christmas Story

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

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R.L. Stine

Young Scrooge: A Very Scary Christmas Story

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

185

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

460L

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Super Short Summary

In Young Scrooge: A Very Scary Christmas Story by R.L. Stine, a young boy named Rick, who enjoys scaring others, experiences a chilling holiday journey. This modern twist on a classic tale explores themes of empathy and transformation during Christmas.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.9

611 ratings

50%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Young Scrooge: A Very Scary Christmas Story by R.L. Stine entertains with a spooky twist on a classic tale. Readers appreciate its engaging plot and humor, making it appealing for younger audiences. However, some critics highlight its predictability and lack of depth compared to Stine's other works. Overall, it's a fun, festive read with mild scares.

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Who Should Read Young Scrooge: A Very Scary Christmas Story?

A fan of Goosebumps, who enjoys humor blended with spooky elements and moral lessons, would love R.L. Stine's Young Scrooge: A Very Scary Christmas Story. Similar to readers of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, but with a youthful, eerie twist. Ideal for middle-grade audiences craving festive frights.

3.9

611 ratings

50%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

185

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

460L

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