Monster Blood

by R.L. Stine
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Good Books rating 3.17
Horror
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  • ID: 10744
  • Added: 2026-02-03
  • Updated: 2026-02-05
  • ISBN: 9780545405782
  • Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
  • Published: 2011-08-01
  • Reviews: 3

While visiting his peculiar great-aunt Kathryn, Evan stumbles upon an eerie toy store and purchases a dusty can of Monster Blood. Initially, the slimy green ooze seems like harmless fun, even captivating his dog, Trigger, who eats some of it. However, Evan soon notices something unsettling: the Monster Blood keeps growing and growing, taking on a life of its own. As the ooze expands, it develops a monstrous appetite, leading to a series of terrifying events that Evan must confront. /n/n This classic Goosebumps tale is a thrilling blend of horror and adventure, perfect for young readers who enjoy a good scare. The story is part of the popular Goosebumps series, now available on Disney+, and is written by R.L. Stine, a master of children's horror fiction.

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Goodreads · 2026-02-05
fun 3.50

This is a fun, gross, and creepy horror story for kids. It's part of a best-selling series that delivers on its promise of entertainment.

The reviewer highlights that this book is a great addition to the Goosebumps series, offering the right mix of fun and horror that kids love. They appreciate the gross and creepy elements that make the story engaging. The book is seen as a solid entry in the series, with a good balance of excitement and scares.

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    Another fun, gross, creepy horror story for kids.

    Part of his best-selling Goosebumps series.

    Delivers on its promise of entertainment.

AACOWAN Official · 2017-11-21
solid 4.00

The book features some genuine cliffhangers and moments of danger. The writing and story are solid overall.

The reviewer appreciates the cliffhangers in Monster Blood, which add excitement and tension to the story. They find the writing and story to be solid, making it an enjoyable read. The book's ability to create genuine moments of danger is particularly noted, enhancing the overall reading experience.

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    R. L. Stine's cliffhangers are on full display in Monster Blood.

    There are some good ones with genuine danger – mostly at the end of the book.

    The writing is solid, the story is solid.

Bemm · Alexandra Bemm · 2017-05-27
disappointing 2.00

This Goosebumps story was not as good as the previous ones. The reviewer's mood might have affected their enjoyment of the book.

The reviewer felt that this particular Goosebumps story did not live up to the standards of the previous ones. They speculate that their current mood might have influenced their enjoyment, suggesting that the book might be better received under different circumstances. Overall, it seems the book did not resonate as strongly with them.

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    This Goosebumps story was not as good as the previous ones.

    Might be because I wasn't really in the mood to read this type of book now?

    Or maybe it's just not as good as the others.

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