The Barking Ghost by R.L. Stine

The Barking Ghost

Goosebumps #32

R.L. Stine

131 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction childrens horror dark tense medium-paced

Description

Cooper, a nervous newcomer to the town, and his friend Margaret are targeted by two evil dogs who cast a spell to switch bodies with the children as a way of wreaking further havoc.

Community Reviews Summary of 339 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
mysterious 77%
tense 44%
dark 33%
funny 22%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.18

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