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Welcome to Dead House (Goosebumps, #1)

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Horror Fiction Young Adult Fantasy Fantasy

by R.L. Stine

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3.82 (19.2K ratings)
calendar_today 1992
description 126 pages

Welcome to Dead House by R.L. Stine holds a well received rating of 3.82 out of 5, based on 19.2K reader ratings. First published in 1992. The book spans 126 pages.

About Welcome to Dead House

Amanda and Josh think the old house they have just moved into is weird. Spooky. Possibly haunted. And the town of Dark Falls is pretty strange, too. — But their parents don't believe them. You'll get used to it, they say. Go out and make some new friends. — So Amanda and Josh do. But these creepy new friends are not exactly what their parents had in mind.Because they want to be friends......Forever.

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Author R.L. Stine
Published 1992
Pages 126
Genres Horror, Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy, Fantasy
Average Rating 3.82 / 5.00
Total Ratings 19,171

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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19.2K ratings
With a rating of 3.82, Welcome to Dead House is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.96, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.82
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3.96
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Welcome to Dead House?

Welcome to Dead House is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Welcome to Dead House worth reading?

Based on 19.2K reader ratings, Welcome to Dead House has an average score of 3.82 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Welcome to Dead House?

Welcome to Dead House has 126 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Welcome to Dead House?

Welcome to Dead House was written by R.L. Stine. It was first published in 1992.

What is the ISBN for Welcome to Dead House?

The ISBN-13 for Welcome to Dead House is 9780439568470.0.

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