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Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes

R.L. Stine
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Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004

Book Brief

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R.L. Stine

Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban Neighborhood • 1990s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

In R.L. Stine's Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes, part of the Goosebumps series, a person named Joe Burton discovers that the ornamental lawn gnomes in his garden come alive and cause chaos at night. As the strange events unfold, Joe navigates the challenges of proving their mischievous behavior to skeptical adults.

Mysterious

Unnerving

Humorous

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.1

7,104 ratings

48%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes by R.L. Stine receives mixed reviews. Positively, readers appreciate its humor, suspense, and imaginative plot, making it enjoyable for young audiences. However, some criticize its predictability and lack of character depth. Overall, it's a fun, light-hearted read for fans of spooky tales, with a balance of thrills and humor.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes?

A reader who enjoys Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes by R.L. Stine likely appreciates light-hearted horror mixed with humor. Fans of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series or Alvin Schwartz’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series would find this book appealing, as it targets middle-grade readers who enjoy spooky yet fun tales.

4.1

7,104 ratings

48%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban Neighborhood • 1990s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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