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Summary: Stine's First
Review: R.L. Stine's first horror book is no doubt one of his best. You can actually tell he put effort in it, unlike most of his goosebump books which seem to display that he is merely pumping out books just to meat the demand. Although this book isn't a nightmare-causer (non of his books are) it is frightfully realistic (most of his books aren't) and thus creates a kind of unexplainable-horror that is what makes books so fantastic, great job R. L. Stine. . . its a shame all of your books aren't this good.
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Summary: Stine's First
Review: R.L. Stine's first horror book is no doubt one of his best. You can actually tell he put effort in it, unlike most of his goosebump books which seem to display that he is merely pumping out books just to meat the demand. Although this book isn't a nightmare-causer (non of his books are) it is frightfully realistic (most of his books aren't) and thus creates a kind of unexplainable-horror that is what makes books so fantastic, great job R. L. Stine. . . its a shame all of your books aren't this good.
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Summary: Suspenseful, mysterious! All R.L.Stine books are great!
Review: Read any of R.L.Stine's stories lately?! They're great. I enjoy most of R.L.Stine's books because his stories are very suspenseful and thrilling. I never want to put down my book once I start reading. In Blind Date, the main character Kerry runs into many humiliating and threatening situations. I admired Kerry's personality and the way he dealt with his problems was sometimes humorous. I enjoyed this story very much. One of the reasons I liked Blind Date was that many upsetting and scary experiences happened in this novel. Kerry's first upsetting issue was when his eldest brother died, and then his parents got a divorce. Kerry's parents said the divorce would help make the stress go away. Usually at a time of mourning, the family should need each other, and a lot of love and support. His Dad was a cop and not a grand role model to his sons at all. Kerry's mother tried to keep in touch with weekly phone calls, which soon became monthly phone calls. I do not feel that not keeping in touch with the boys was a smart idea. While reading through these sad details, I remember when my parents got a divorce. I felt emotional in this situation and understood how Kerry was feeling. Kerry had a good sense of humor, and he dealt with everything so well. Kerry's youngest brother, Sean, acted immature and irresponsible, always harassing Kerry about his modesty and about not having a girlfriend. Surprisingly, the night Sean commented on Kerry having no dates, Kerry got a mysterious phone call while sleeping. The first conversation Kerry and his blind date had was quite amusing and mysterious. For example, Stine wrote, " 'Hi, Kerry.' It was the sexiest voice he had ever heard. 'I'm your blind date.'(Stine30) At first, I thought the phone call was a prank. But the suspense gave me something to ponder over. Stine continued, 'Oh, don't turn on the light, Kerry. Let's talk in the dark.' Her voice was kittenish, a soft purr. Every word seemed like an invitation."(31) I knew the blind date and Kerry would get to know one another a little better, and then go on a date. After Kerry hung up, he thought about go a date. This phone call occurred at night when Kerry was just getting into bed. After Kerry hung up, he thought about how weird the whole scene was. Overall, my favorite scene was when Kerry and his blind date first met. This was my favorite scene because while I was reading through Stine's dialog, we had to imagine what the mysterious date looked like. I enjoyed the way Stine described Mandy's appearance in details. Furthermore, I really liked the mysterious phone calls, and the guessing by Kerry to try to figure out who the threatening caller was. I could actually imagine what Kerry was seeing and feeling. The first encounter between Kerry and Mandy was at school. They were both nervous because Mandy had asked Kerry if he would show her around the school. Mandy and her family had just moved to town. A peer from school, Donna Mueller set Mandy up to call Kerry. All Kerry could think about was how sexy and amazing her voice and laugh had sounded. Kerry couldn't wait because he had a feeling this girl was going to be really different. Also at this point, Kerry was trying to imagine what his new friend was going to look like. She sounded hot and like the girl of his dreams. I do not want to give the whole story away, but I would like to give a recommendation to R.L. Stine's books. To any of my fellow peers, I attest to R.L. Stine's ability of being a great author. In summary, I really liked Blind Date and I have read several of his young-adult books from my school library. His Goosebumps series also attracts a lot of elementary students. I have found out many more books of his are available. I am determined to read all other novels of his I find. I love reading stories with plenty of suspense and imagination. Although most of his stories are related to real life issues, the thrilling, scary parts are always happening.I would recommend any of R.L. Stine's books to whoever enjoys a good thriller, or a suspenseful mystery. Every time I read one, I am so engrossed with the mystery that I never want to put down my book.
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Summary: Blind Date written by R.L.Stine
Review: Think blind dates are great? That's exactly what Kerry thought.When Mandy phoned it was like pure blissful heaven to him. Kerry is not popular, the whole football team hates him,the cheerleaders who are their girlfriends also hate him. The cheerleaders won't even give him the time of day,( even though he's on the football team). Kerry's older brother Theo was on the team and was the most popular guy around, Kerry can't figure out why he couldn't be like his brother. Things get weird, not just with school, his brother Theo, but also with Mandy. Kerry had no idea that having a girlfirend could change everything so fast. Kerry doesn't know who to trust. This book kept me turning page after page. This book is a must have for everyone.
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Summary: Jumping from Thought 2 Thought
Review: Unpopular Student becomes the talk of the town or maybe not. What terrible events could take place next? I have read many of R.L Stine Books and found that the book s were very hard to put down once I picked them up. The reason that I liked this book so much is that I find that I enjoy a book that Is not just a mystery but also has action-packed scenes. For example, Kerry comes across the whole football team threatening to beat him up over an accident. Read on to find out what happens next. In the book the Blind Date, the unpopular main character Kerry comes upon terrible tragedies throughout his whole life his oldest brother dies, and his parents get a divorce thinking everything will get better. One reason why Kerry life is so depressing that he is the most useless guy in school. Not one person that he plays football with thinks that he is any good for the team. Kerry also believes that he couldn't get a girlfriend if his life depended on it. Kerry wishes that he was like his older brother, who was highly liked by everyone and has a girlfriend. Kerry has a younger brother Sean, who is always making fun of him about not having a date or a girlfriend, but late that night Kerry just so happened to get a suspicious phone call from a girl with a sexy voice that sounded totally hot. When Kerry got the phone call, I thought that the phone call was one of the kids on the football team who wanted to get revenge on Kerry after he was accused of purposely injuring the star quarterback by breaking his leg and sending him to the hospital I believe that this book reminds me of the 1999 movie Varsity Blues, which was a really good movie. I believe that the book the Blind Date is much better than the movie Varsity Blues. I believe this because the movie was not a suspenseful mystery like the book. One part in the book that made me like the book better then the movie was when Kerry got the very first phone call from the mysterious Mandy. Mandy was new to the town and was set up on this phone call by her friend Donna Mueller. The reason that I thought made the better then the movie is that if I were in Kerry's shoes and I had never had a girlfriend I would feel kind of privileged that a girl called him that was interested in him. And this person sounded really sexy, I would definitely want to be walking through the halls holding hands with a fabulous hot girl while all of my friends drooled over her and I think this part makes the book more exciting and mystifying then the movie. Kerry wanted to meet her so badly because the girl sounded like the woman of his dreams or maybe her worst nightmare. Another part that made that made the book more riveting then the movie is the one part in the book when the blind date Mandy came across Mandy for the first time and the unbelievable happened. The only way to find out exactly what happened is to get the book the Blind Date, by the one and only R.L Stine. To sum up the great book, I highly recommend this book to anyone of any age if he or she is a big fan of R.L Stine. If the person reading this likes to read edge of his or her seat books and has never read any of his books, then this is a good one to start reading. Pick up one of R.L Stine's great, action-packed mysteries today.
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Summary: Unpopular student becomes the talk of the town.
Review: Unpopular Student becomes the talk of the town or maybe not. What terrible events could take place next? I have read many of R.L Stine Books and found that the book s were very hard to put down once I picked them up. The reason that I liked this book so much is that I find that I enjoy a book that Is not just a mystery but also has action-packed scenes. For example, Kerry comes across the whole football team threatening to beat him up over an accident. Read on to find out what happens next. In the book the Blind Date, the unpopular main character Kerry comes upon terrible tragedies throughout his whole life his oldest brother dies, and his parents get a divorce thinking everything will get better. One reason why Kerry life is so depressing that he is the most useless guy in school. Not one person that he plays football with thinks that he is any good for the team. Kerry also believes that he couldn't get a girlfriend if his life depended on it. Kerry wishes that he was like his older brother, who was highly liked by everyone and has a girlfriend. Kerry has a younger brother Sean, who is always making fun of him about not having a date or a girlfriend, but late that night Kerry just so happened to get a suspicious phone call from a girl with a sexy voice that sounded totally hot. When Kerry got the phone call, I thought that the phone call was one of the kids on the football team who wanted to get revenge on Kerry after he was accused of purposely injuring the star quarterback by breaking his leg and sending him to the hospital I believe that this book reminds me of the 1999 movie Varsity Blues, which was a really good movie. I believe that the book the Blind Date is much better than the movie Varsity Blues. I believe this because the movie was not a suspenseful mystery like the book. One part in the book that made me like the book better then the movie was when Kerry got the very first phone call from the mysterious Mandy. Mandy was new to the town and was set up on this phone call by her friend Donna Mueller. The reason that I thought made the better then the movie is that if I were in Kerry's shoes and I had never had a girlfriend I would feel kind of privileged that a girl called him that was interested in him. And this person sounded really sexy, I would definitely want to be walking through the halls holding hands with a fabulous hot girl while all of my friends drooled over her and I think this part makes the book more exciting and mystifying then the movie. Kerry wanted to meet her so badly because the girl sounded like the woman of his dreams or maybe her worst nightmare. Another part that made that made the book more riveting then the movie is the one part in the book when the blind date Mandy came across Mandy for the first time and the unbelievable happened. The only way to find out exactly what happened is to get the book the Blind Date, by the one and only R.L Stine. To sum up the great book, I highly recommend this book to anyone of any age if he or she is a big fan of R.L Stine. If the person reading this likes to read edge of his or her seat books and has never read any of his books, then this is a good one to start reading. Pick up one of R.L Stine's great, action-packed mysteries today.
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