The Wrong Number by R.L. Stine

The Wrong Number

Fear Street #5

R.L. Stine

176 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction childrens horror young adult mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

It begins as an innocent prank: Deena Martinson and her best friend, Jade Smith, make sexy phone calls to the boys from school. But Deena’s half-brother, Chuck, catches them in the act and threatens to tell their parents—unless the girls let him i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 505 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
tense 50%
dark 40%
adventurous 26%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 78%
medium 18%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 20% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.41

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