The Goosebumps (Original Series) Series
By R.L. Stine
Ordinary children face ghosts, monsters and sinister surprises in R.L. Stine’s classic spooky adventures.
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What is The Goosebumps (Original Series) series by R.L. Stine about?
Written by R.L. Stine between 1992 and 1997, the original Goosebumps series comprises 62 mostly standalone horror adventures. Each book places ordinary children in extraordinary danger, beginning with unsettling discoveries before escalating into encounters with ghosts, monsters, cursed objects, strange creatures and sinister transformations. The stories are fast-paced, twisty and often laced with dark humour, allowing readers to dip in anywhere without following a strict order. Goosebumps is likely to appeal to confident readers aged around 8–12 who enjoy creepy mysteries and manageable scares. Content includes peril, frightening imagery and occasional references to death, though violence is generally non-graphic.
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About the author
R.L. Stine is a famous author from America who loves to write fun and spooky stories for children. He is best known for his Goosebumps series, which has given millions of readers exciting adventures and friendly frights. R.L. Stine enjoys making up mysterious characters and clever twists that keep his readers guessing until the very end.
All the books in The Goosebumps (Original Series) series (in order)
Goosebumps Welcome to Dead House
by R.L. Stine
In Dark Falls, Amanda and Josh discover their new friends may be anything but friendly.
Stay Out of the Basement
by R.L. Stine
Why is Dad sprouting leaves—and what secret is blooming in the basement?
Monster Blood for Breakfast!
by R.L. Stine
Matt’s ordinary breakfast turns monstrous when HorrorLand’s invitations send his friends vanishing.
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die!
by R.L. Stine
An old camera predicts terrible accidents—but can Greg stop its next picture coming true?
Goosebumps The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
by R.L. Stine
Gabe’s pyramid adventure turns terrifying when he discovers the mummy’s curse might not be legend.
Let's Get Invisible! (Goosebumps)
by R.L. Stine
A magical mirror makes Max invisible—but can he and his friends become visible again?
Goosebumps: Night of the Living Dummy
by R.L. Stine
The sisters’ new dummies bring sinister surprises—but who is really pulling the strings?
Published: 1993
The Girl Who Cried Monster
by R.L. Stine
Lucy’s monster stories turn terrifyingly real when the librarian changes after dark.
Welcome to Camp Nightmare
by R.L. Stine
Billy’s boring camp turns monstrous—but why are campers vanishing, and who’s watching from the woods?
The Ghost Next Door
by R.L. Stine
A mysterious boy moves next door—but is Hannah’s new neighbour really a ghost?
The Haunted Mask
by R.L. Stine
Carly Beth’s terrifying mask changes her—but why won’t it come off?
Be Careful What You Wish For
by R.L. Stine
Three wishes turn clumsy Samantha’s basketball troubles into something far more unsettling than expected.
Piano Lessons Can be Murder
by R.L. Stine
Jerry’s piano lessons turn sinister when he learns Dr Shreek’s missing students never returned.
The Werewolf of Fever Swamp (Goosebumps)
by R.L. Stine
When eerie howls begin, Grady must prove his not-so-wild dog isn’t the culprit.
You Can't Scare Me!
by R.L. Stine
A prank at Muddy Creek turns frightening when the Mud Monsters may not be legends after all.
One Day at HorrorLand
by R.L. Stine
A free theme park’s thrilling rides turn terrifyingly real—but what is HorrorLand hiding?
Goosebumps - Why I'm Afraid Of Bees
by R.L. Stine
A bullied boy’s body-swap goes wrong, leaving him buzzing with danger and desperate to change back.
Monster Blood II
by R.L. Stine
A tiny classroom hamster eats mysterious green goo—but what terrifying change awaits Evan?
Deep Trouble
by R.L. Stine
Billy’s reef adventure turns eerie when something half-human, half-fish appears beneath the waves.
Goosebumps The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight
by R.L. Stine
Why have twelve sinister scarecrows replaced one—and why do they twitch after dark?
Goosebumps Go Eat Worms
by R.L. Stine
Todd’s worm pranks turn terrifying when the creepy crawlers begin taking revenge.
Ghost Beach
by R.L. Stine
Jerry enters a mysterious cave, but is the ghostly legend really only a story?
Return of the Mummy
by R.L. Stine
Gabe’s return to Egypt turns terrifying when an ancient chant stirs something buried.
Phantom of the Auditorium
by R.L. Stine
When the stage turns dangerous, Brooke and Zeke wonder whether the Phantom is real.
Goosebumps: Attack of the Mutant
by R.L. Stine
Skipper’s favourite comic villain may be real—but why does his headquarters exist?
My Hairiest Adventure
by R.L. Stine
Larry’s quick tan turns hairy, but why won’t the mysterious dark fuzz stop growing?
A Night in Terror Tower
by R.L. Stine
Lost in Terror Tower, Sue and Eddie wake in medieval times— but who are they?
The Cuckoo Clock of Doom
by R.L. Stine
After tampering with a cuckoo clock, Michael grows younger every day—but can he stop vanishing?
Monster Blood III
by R.L. Stine
A mysterious green goo turns Evan’s prank into a gigantic problem—but can anyone stop him growing?
Goosebumps It Came from Beneath the Sink!
by R.L. Stine
A sinister sponge turns Kat and Daniel’s dream home into a nightmare—but why?
Night of the Living Dummy II
by R.L. Stine
When Amy’s new dummy starts behaving strangely, she wonders who is really pulling the strings.
Goosebumps: The Barking Ghost
by R.L. Stine
When ghostly dogs appear, Cooper discovers someone may be stealing their identities.
The Horror at Camp Jellyjam
by R.L. Stine
At Camp Jellyjam, winning matters most—but where are the missing campers really going?
Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes
by R.L. Stine
Two peculiar gnomes arrive, and suddenly Joe’s garden becomes a not-so-quiet mystery.
Goosebumps - A Shocker On Shock Street
by R.L. Stine
When their tram breaks down, Erin and Marty discover the horror park isn’t pretending anymore.
The Haunted Mask II
by R.L. Stine
Steve’s terrifying new mask makes him wickedly different—but why is Carly Beth suddenly in danger?
The Headless Ghost
by R.L. Stine
Duane and Stephanie hunt Hill House’s missing head—but what else is haunting the attraction?
Goosebumps: The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena
by R.L. Stine
A snowy assignment turns terrifying when the Blakes discover Alaska’s mystery is alive.
How I Got My Shrunken Head
by R.L. Stine
A glowing shrunken head gives Mark a dangerous power—but what does it want?
Night of the Living Dummy III
by R.L. Stine
When the dummies start moving, Trina and Dan wonder who’s really pulling the strings?
Bad Hare Day
by R.L. Stine
Tim steals a famous magician’s tricks—but discovers they’re not quite the harmless sort.
Egg Monsters from Mars
by R.L. Stine
Dana’s birthday egg hunt takes a terrifying turn when his strange find begins to hatch.
The Beast from the East
by R.L. Stine
Lost in a colourful forest, three siblings discover a deadly game with rules nobody understands.
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die Again!
by R.L. Stine
Greg’s cursed camera proves his teacher wrong—but can he stop its terrifying cycle?
Goosebumps Ghost Camp
by R.L. Stine
Camp Spirit Moon’s cheeky pranks turn frightening—are the newcomers facing a sinister secret?
How to Kill a Monster
by R.L. Stine
A locked room’s growls reveal that Grandma and Grandad’s swamp house isn’t empty.
Legend of the Lost Legend
by R.L. Stine
Lost in Brovania, two siblings face silver dogs, ancient Vikings and a mystery that defies time.
Goosebumps: Attack of the Jack O'Lanterns
by R.L. Stine
A spooky Halloween trick turns terrifying when pumpkin-headed figures suddenly come alive.
Goosebumps Vampire Breath
by R.L. Stine
Opening a bottle labelled Vampire Breath unleashes a very thirsty visitor—can Freddy and Cara outwit it?
Goosebumps: Calling All Creeps
by R.L. Stine
A school prank turns sinister when Ricky’s mysterious callers reveal a monstrous secret.
Beware, the Snowman
by R.L. Stine
In Sherpia, identical snowmen grin everywhere—but what prowls the mountain after dark?
How I Learned to Fly
by R.L. Stine
Jack discovers flying isn’t brilliant when scientists start hunting for his secret.
Chicken Chicken
by R.L. Stine
Crystal’s lips become a beak; can the siblings uncover Vanessa’s secret before feathers take over?
Don't Go to Sleep
by R.L. Stine
Every time Matt sleeps, he wakes somewhere stranger—but can he find his way home?
Goosebumps The Blob that Ate Everyone
by R.L. Stine
Zackie’s spooky story starts coming true—but can he stop what he’s created?
The Curse of Camp Cold Lake
by R.L. Stine
Sarah fakes drowning for attention, but a ghostly girl wants her friendship—forever.
My Best Friend Is Invisible
by R.L. Stine
An invisible boy turns Sammy’s science-loving world upside down—but how can he make him disappear?
Goosebumps - Deep Trouble II
by R.L. Stine
Why are Caribbean sea creatures suddenly growing enormous—and can Billy and Sheena stop them?
The Haunted School
by R.L. Stine
At Tommy’s new school, empty classrooms whisper for help—but what’s hiding behind the walls?
Werewolf Skin
by R.L. Stine
Alex’s moonlit photo hunt reveals Wolf Creek’s woods hide more than spooky shadows.
I Live in Your Basement!
by R.L. Stine
After a softball knock, Marco’s world changes when a mysterious boy phones from somewhere impossible.
Monster Blood IV
by R.L. Stine
Blue slime multiplies into toothy monsters—but what terrifying secret is hiding inside the new can?
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