Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2

What do our readers think of Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children mostly find the stories funny, entertaining and just spooky enough, with the strange characters and silly situations standing out. Some children feel that a few tales are too random or not spooky enough, so the collection works best for children who enjoy playful rather than seriously scary stories.

What does the Pageticker team say about Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2?

Jeff Kinney serves up a second helping of Rowley’s cheerfully odd spooky stories, packed with monstrous insects, ghostly mishaps, a baby Grim Reaper and one very determined pinkie. The fourth book in the Awesome Friendly series keeps Kinney’s familiar mix of cartoons, silliness and wonderfully daft situations, with scares that are more likely to raise a giggle than keep children awake. Best suited to confident readers aged around 8–12 who enjoy short stories and slapstick humour; adults may wish to note the occasional reference to death, body parts and mild peril.

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What is Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2 about?

Rowley Jefferson returns with another collection of hilariously spooky tales. Encounter monstrous insects, a young Grim Reaper, and a wandering pinkie searching for its owner. These stories blend humour with chills, offering readers a delightful fright.

About the author

Jeff Kinney is a popular author and cartoonist from America. He is best known for creating the funny and exciting 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series, which follows the adventures of Greg Heffley. Jeff enjoys making stories that make children laugh and inspire them to enjoy reading every day.

Discussion ideas around Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2

Funny or frightening?: What makes the stories more amusing than scary, and which spooky idea could become genuinely frightening in a different story?

Odd characters: The collection includes insects, ghosts, zombies and a young Grim Reaper. Which unusual character seems most sympathetic, and what makes you feel that way?

Being different: Several characters have strange bodies, powers or problems. How do the stories show characters coping with being different from everyone else?

Unexpected endings: Why do spooky stories often work best when something surprising happens at the end? Think of one tale from the book and explain how its ending changes the way you see it.

What makes a good scare?: If you were writing your own friendly spooky story, what would you include to make it exciting without making it too frightening for younger children?