Give Yourself Goosebumps - Revenge of the Body Squeezers

A parent might reach for this book when their child is a reluctant reader who loves video games, or for a reader who craves interactive, spooky fun. This book turns reading into a game. As the main character, the reader visits an inventor's lab right when slimy, body-snatching aliens crash-land nearby. Every few pages, the reader must make a choice that determines their fate, leading to dozens of possible storylines and endings. It explores themes of bravery in the face of fear, problem-solving under pressure, and confidence in one's own decisions. The horror is campy and science-fiction based, making it a perfect, non-terrifying entry into the genre for middle-grade readers.