Ages 9+1-min guideSpookyFamily
Another
by Paul Tremblay
Read togetherReal horror for 9 and up. Sensitive kids may want a grown-up nearby. There is no blood or fighting, but the fear is real. Casey slowly loses his place in his family, and the art is creepy.
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What it’s about
Casey’s parents tell him a friend is coming for a sleepover. A strange man brings Morel, a silent clay-like boy, in a burlap sack. Morel slowly turns into Casey, and his parents seem to like Morel better.
The ending
What might come up
Scary momentsA lotCreeping dread and body horror as Morel turns into Casey. Some pictures are very creepy.
Family stressSomeCasey’s parents fall into a daze and start treating Morel as their son.
Unkind behaviorA littleA classmate filmed Casey’s tics and posted the video online.
Big feelingsA littleCasey lives with anxiety and a tic disorder.
ViolenceNone
LanguageNone
RomanceNone
Why kids like it
A creepy story about a copycat friend, with spooky pictures. Great for Goosebumps fans.
Free printable quiz
- 1What does Morel arrive in?
- 2What does Casey love to do?
- 3What is Casey’s sister’s name?
- 4What was the 'Zoom Incident'?
