If he's used to his full potential in the SlappyWorld series, it could be something special.īefore I begin my review, I just want to state I am a full grown adult who grew up with the classic lineup of Goosebumps books. ![]() After so many Slappy books it must be hard to keep readers guessing, but I like seeing him pop up now and then. For new fans, I recommend starting with the first two Slappy books from the original Goosebumps series they were arguably the best, though he was great in the Horrorland sub-series that began in 2008. The plot lacks logic, but longtime fans will enjoy seeing Slappy in action. The tension caused by Slappy's shenanigans is pretty good, though not as intense as the earliest books, when even we weren't sure he was actually alive. Slappy Birthday to You has strengths that deserve mention, which make it worth one and a half stars. Is there any eliminating the wicked little insult comedian? Ian needs to catch Slappy in the act for anyone to believe him, but the doll's powers have grown dramatically since his first appearance in Night of the Living Dummy. Ian's parents don't buy his explanation either, and Vinny and Jonny want revenge on Ian for what Slappy does to them. No amount of sincerity from Ian can convince her he's not the one harming her refurbished doll, Abigail, and pulling other dirty tricks on the family. Who would believe a wooden dummy is causing trouble? Not Molly, Ian's little sister. Ian isn't sure he wants this doll of dubious origin.Īs usual, Slappy proceeds to multiply his mischief by framing the kid who owns him for the nasty stuff he does. There's a legend that Slappy is evil, and comes to life if certain magic words are read over him. But while quarreling with his cousins (Vinny and Jonny) at the birthday party, Ian gets the feeling something's not right about Slappy. Repairing damaged dolls is his job, and this one wasn't in good shape. The dummy was mailed to Ian's father anonymously, and knowing his son's desire to try ventriloquism, he put hours into fixing Slappy up for him. Slappy is more powerful than ever, and he's ready to ruin lives after Ian Baker's father gives him to Ian for the boy's twelfth birthday. He intrudes occasionally in the middle when he wants to deliver snide remarks and mean-spirited jokes. Slappy hosts the story of his latest reign of mayhem, and doesn't limit himself to a few comments before the narrative starts. Who would have thought a villain who has already starred in so many books could be a breath of fresh air? In some ways Slappy the ventriloquist dummy is exactly that in this introduction of another Goosebumps sub-series, SlappyWorld. Overall, this was an exciting first installment in the series with a fun twist that I didn’t see coming and I can't wait to continue. They're never anywhere to be found when trouble happens and they act like complete trash when the kids come and ask them for help. What's always interesting about Goosebumps is that the parents are complete trash. Of course as with all Slappy stories, trouble ensues as soon as he "meets" the rest of the family. This specific story focuses on Ian Barker and the Slappy doll that he gets for this birthday. It is my assumption that each book in this series will follow a similar format in which Slappy introduces creepy stories. The voice actor for Slappy is absolutely perfect and captures his personality in a fun and unique way. If you consume these books in any specific format, I would recommend checking them out on audio. ![]() I absolutely adored the fact that these books are essentially "hosted" by him. ![]() He lives in New York, NY.ģ.5 stars! Slappy is one of my favorite characters from the original Goosebumps series. Stine has received numerous awards of recognition, including several Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards and Disney Adventures Kids' Choice Awards, and he has been selected by kids as one of their favorite authors in the NEA's Read Across America program. His other major series, Fear Street, has over 80 million copies sold. In the early 1990s, Stine was catapulted to fame when he wrote the unprecedented, bestselling Goosebumps® series, which sold more than 250 million copies and became a worldwide multimedia phenomenon. Stine began his writing career when he was nine years old, and today he has achieved the position of the bestselling children's author in history. ![]() Stine, who is often called the Stephen King of children's literature, is the author of dozens of popular horror fiction novellas, including the books in the Goosebumps, Rotten School, Mostly Ghostly, The Nightmare Room and Fear Street series. Stine and Jovial Bob Stine, is an American novelist and writer, well known for targeting younger audiences.
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