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In "Goblin Monday," Mario Galagos experiences his first snowy winter break in Vermont with his friends Todd and Jewel and their eccentric grandparents. The grandparents' spooky stories of goblins and trolls take a chilling turn when Mario discovers a small, ugly statue that is actually a real goblin. This discovery plunges Mario and his friends into a dangerous conflict with an entire horde of monstrous creatures. This Goosebumps "House of Shivers" installment is perfect for middle-grade readers aged 8-12 who love suspenseful, creature-filled horror stories, offering a fast-paced adventure with plenty of scares.
DON'T GO OUT IN THE WOODS TODAY. Mario is spending winter break with his neighbors, Todd and Jewel, on their family vacation to Vermont. He is excited to see snow for the first time and meet his friends' beloved grandparents. But Todd and Jewel’s grandparents turn out to be a little odd. They love telling tall tales of goblins, elves, and trolls. When Mario spots a blur of green fur in the garden, he wonders if the stories could be real. He’s determined to find out what's going on, but the truth might be more dangerous than fiction.
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What would you do if you thought a scary story was coming true?
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How do Mario, Todd, and Jewel show bravery when they are scared?
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Do you think it's important to listen to warnings, even if they seem like tall tales?
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What makes a good scary story?
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