Night of the Living Dummy

Name: Night of the Living Dummy
ISBN: 9780590111768

by R. L. Stine

Sisters Lindy and Kris find their lives turned upside down when a ventriloquist dummy seems to come to life, causing mischief and mayhem. Is it just sibling rivalry, or is something truly sinister at

About This Book

In R. L. Stine's classic Goosebumps tale, "Night of the Living Dummy," sisters Lindy and Kris encounter a mysterious ventriloquist dummy. Lindy's initial fun with the dummy, Slappy, sparks jealousy in Kris, who then acquires her own dummy. Soon, a series of increasingly nasty and evil pranks begin to plague their home, leading the girls to question if a dummy could truly be behind such malevolence. This book is suitable for children aged 4-11, offering a thrilling introduction to horror with themes of sibling rivalry, jealousy, and overcoming fear. Parents should be aware of the spooky elements and discussions around potential supernatural occurrences.

Lindy finds a ventriloquist's dummy and has fun learning to make him move and talk. Kris is jealous, and decides to get a dummy of her own. Then nasty evil things begin to happen. No way can a dummy be causing all the trouble. Or is there?

Concepts

Jealousy & Comparison Fear & Bravery Anger & Frustration Good vs. Evil Curiosity & Wonder Self-Confidence & Identity Friendship & Loyalty Sibling Rivalry Peer Pressure Family & Siblings Monsters Friendship & Social

Heads up, parents

Scary Scenes

peril_danger

bullying

Discussion Prompts

How did Lindy and Kris feel about each other at the beginning of the story? How did their feelings change?

What made the dummy seem so scary? Do you think dummies can really come to life?

Have you ever felt jealous of a sibling or friend? How did you handle it?

What would you do if you thought a toy in your house was alive and causing trouble?

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