Secondhand Children’s Spooky & Storybook Bargain Book Box SP2438

Secondhand Goosebumps Bargain Book Box

This spine-tingling collection brings together twenty-one volumes of R.L. Stine’s legendary Goosebumps series, perfect for readers who enjoy a touch of the macabre and suspenseful twists. Featuring titles from the original series, Goosebumps Series 2000, and the HorrorLand arc, this curated set offers a comprehensive journey through the most iconic stories in children’s horror. From malevolent lawn gnomes and cursed masks to the relentless pursuit of Slappy the Dummy, these books provide a perfect balance of thrills and nostalgic chills for middle-grade readers. This box is an essential acquisition for any young fan looking to complete their collection of these classic tales of terror. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. The Haunted Mask by R.L. Stine Carly Beth finds a frightening mask in a back room of a party store, but she soon discovers that the mask has a mind of its own. As Halloween night progresses, she realizes the terrifying face is becoming a permanent part of her own skin and personality. She must find a way to remove the cursed object before she is changed into a monster forever. It is a classic tale of horror that explores the dangers of wanting to be something you are not.

2. Night of the Living Dummy 3 by R.L. Stine Trina and Dan are disturbed when their father brings home a new ventriloquist's dummy named Rocky to join his growing collection. Soon, strange things begin happening around the house, and the cousins suspect the wooden dolls are coming to life at night. They must face off against the malicious Slappy and his wooden minions to save their family from a living nightmare. This story continues the legacy of one of the most feared villains in children’s horror literature today.

3. The Lizard of Oz by R.L. Stine A young boy named Billy is excited to find a strange, egg-like object that he believes will hatch into a unique and wonderful pet. However, the creature that emerges is a giant, fast-growing lizard with a voracious appetite and a very mean streak. Billy must figure out how to stop the scaly beast before it destroys his entire neighborhood and everyone living in it. It is a fast-paced adventure that puts a monstrous twist on the classic Australian animal theme.

4. Phantom of the Auditorium by R.L. Stine The students at a local middle school are excited to put on a play called "The Phantom," but rumors of a real ghost begin to circulate. Strange accidents occur during rehearsals, and the lead actors feel they are being watched by someone or something in the shadows. They must uncover the truth behind the school’s dark history before the opening night performance ends in a tragedy. The mystery builds toward a shocking conclusion that has become a staple of the HorrorLand series style.

5. How I Got My Shrunken Head by R.L. Stine Mark is thrilled when his jungle-explorer aunt sends him a real shrunken head, but he soon discovers it possesses a mysterious power called "jungle magic." He is whisked away to a remote island where he must use the head’s strange abilities to navigate a world of danger. Along the way, he encounters sinister scientists and ancient secrets that threaten his life and his aunt’s research. It is a thrilling journey into the unknown that combines exotic adventure with supernatural suspense.

6. Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes by R.L. Stine Joe’s father is obsessed with his garden gnomes, but Joe and his sister Mindy start to notice that the ornaments are moving. Every morning, the neighborhood is trashed, and the blame falls on the children, who know the gnomes are the real culprits. They must find a way to stop the mischievous and violent statues before the entire town is turned upside down. This story turns a common backyard decoration into a source of genuine, pint-sized terror for the characters.

7. A Shocker on Shock Street by R.L. Stine Erin and Marty are huge fans of the Shock Street horror movies and are thrilled to visit the new theme park based on the films. However, the life-like animatronic monsters begin to act far too realistically, and the "rides" turn into deadly traps for the duo. They must navigate a series of terrifying movie sets to find an exit before they become permanent residents of the park. The story features a legendary twist ending that challenges the reader's perception of what is actually real.

8. Stay Out of the Basement by R.L. Stine Casey and Margaret are worried about their father, a botanist who has been spending all his time conducting strange experiments in the basement. He warns them to never go down there, but their curiosity grows as he begins to display increasingly plant-like and bizarre behavior. When they finally venture downstairs, they discover a terrifying jungle of mutated flora that seems to be feeding on their dad. It is a tense biological thriller that explores the fear of a parent becoming a stranger.

9. The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena by R.L. Stine Jordan and Nicole move from sunny California to Alaska, where their father hopes to photograph a legendary creature living in the snow. They accidentally bring a block of "monster ice" back home to Pasadena, which soon melts and releases a frozen, prehistoric beast. The children must contain the creature and the magical ice before their suburban neighborhood is transformed into a permanent, frozen wasteland. This tale provides a cool contrast to the typical horror setting by bringing the monster to the suburbs.

10. Revenge of the Living Dummy by R.L. Stine Britney Crosby is annoyed when her cousin arrives with a ventriloquist's dummy, but she soon realizes the doll is much more than a toy. Slappy the Dummy has returned to wreak havoc, using his dark magic to manipulate the people and objects around the house. Britney must find the secret to neutralizing the dummy before he takes control of her life and her family forever. This book serves as an entry point into the HorrorLand arc, blending classic characters with new, high-stakes mystery.

11. Deep Trouble by R.L. Stine Billy and Sheena are visiting their uncle on a research boat when they discover a real-life mermaid living in the tropical waters. Their discovery attracts the attention of greedy men who want to capture the creature for profit, putting the children in danger. They must protect their new friend and survive the perils of the deep sea while being hunted by ruthless criminals. It is an aquatic adventure that combines the wonder of mythology with the tension of a modern-day thriller.

12. The Ghost Next Door by R.L. Stine Hannah begins to suspect that her new neighbor, Danny, is actually a ghost because he survives accidents that should be fatal. As she investigates his life, she discovers strange clues that lead her to question her own reality and the world around her. The truth is far more complex and heartbreaking than a simple haunting, involving a tragic fire from years ago in the past. This story is widely considered one of the most emotional and thought-provoking entries in the entire original series.

13. The Scream of the Haunted Mask by R.L. Stine Years after her first encounter with the cursed mask, Carly Beth is still haunted by the trauma and fears the mask will return. Her fears come true when the mask finds its way back to her, more powerful and vengeful than it was before. Her nightmare returns when the face begins to merge with her own once again during a night of terror. It serves as a direct sequel that raises the stakes and expands the lore of the series' most iconic and terrifying villain.

14. Let’s Get Invisible! by R.L. Stine Max finds a mysterious mirror in the attic that can make people invisible, but he soon notices that the effect is addictive. Each time he or his friends use the mirror, they stay invisible longer, and Max begins to feel a cold presence. He realizes that a reflection is trying to switch places with him, and the mirror is actually a gateway to a dark world. He must fight to stay in the real world before his reflection takes over his life permanently and he is lost.

15. Vampire Breath by R.L. Stine Freddy and Cara discover a mysterious bottle labeled "Vampire Breath" in a secret room behind their grandfather’s clock in the hallway. When they accidentally open it, they release a centuries-old vampire who is hungry and very confused by the modern world. The children are transported back in time to the vampire’s castle, where they must survive a night of Gothic horrors. It is a fast-paced journey that uses time travel and classic horror tropes to create a fun, spooky adventure.

16. Night of the Living Dummy 2 by R.L. Stine Amy’s new dummy, Slappy, is a hit at her birthday party, but the wooden doll soon begins to say and do horrible things. Her family blames Amy for the dummy’s behavior, not realizing that Slappy is actually alive and trying to make Amy his slave. She must find a way to stop the dummy’s reign of terror before he destroys everything she cares about in her life. This book solidified Slappy as a primary antagonist and a fan-favorite character for readers of the series.

17. Creep from the Deep by R.L. Stine Billy and Sheena return for another ocean adventure, this time encountering a ghost ship and its undead crew of pirate skeletons. They are drawn into an underwater world of cursed treasure and supernatural creatures that guard the secrets of the deep sea. The siblings must use their wits to escape the ghostly pirates and return to the surface before they are lost forever. This HorrorLand entry combines high-seas action with the classic ghost story elements that R.L. Stine is famous for.

18. The Blob That Ate Everyone by R.L. Stine Zack is an aspiring horror writer who buys an old typewriter that has the power to make his stories come true. He writes about a giant, city-eating blob, only to find the gelatinous monster appearing in his own town and attacking people. He must find a way to write a happy ending to his own story before the blob consumes him and his home. The meta-fictional approach provides a clever look at the creative process and the power of a child's imagination.

19. Return of the Mummy by R.L. Stine Gabe returns to Egypt to visit his uncle’s archaeological dig and finds himself once again facing the curse of an ancient tomb. A secret room is discovered, and the mummy within is awakened by a mysterious incantation that Gabe accidentally reads out loud. He must navigate the traps of the pyramid and outsmart a literal ancient evil to stop the mummy's path of destruction. It is a classic "mummy’s curse" story filled with sand, secrets, and a high level of ancient suspense.

20. The Horror at Camp Jellyjam by R.L. Stine Wendy and her brother are sent to a sports camp where everyone is obsessed with winning and being the very best. She discovers a dark secret beneath the camp: a giant, stinking monster that the counselors are forced to serve and feed. Wendy must organize a rebellion among the campers to defeat the creature and escape the bizarre cult of athletic perfection. This story is a satire of competitive culture wrapped in a gross-out monster movie plot for middle-grade readers.

21. Little Shop of Hamsters by R.L. Stine Sam is excited to get a job at a local pet shop, but he soon realizes the hamsters are not as cute as they seem. They are aggressive, highly intelligent, and appear to be plotting something sinister against the humans who visit the shop. Sam must survive a night trapped with the furry monsters and uncover the source of their mutation before they escape. It is a humorous but creepy tale that turns a common household pet into a source of legitimate neighborhood terror.