Welcome to Camp Nightmare

by R.L. Stine
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Good Books rating 3.77
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  • ID: 10745
  • Added: 2026-02-03
  • Updated: 2026-02-05
  • ISBN: 9780545296496
  • Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
  • Published: 2011-08-01
  • Reviews: 3

Billy is excited for his summer camp adventure, but Camp Nightmoon isn't what he expected. The food is terrible, the counselors are odd, and the camp director seems downright crazy. But when eerie events start occurring after nightfall, his parents stop responding to his letters, and his fellow campers vanish one by one, Billy realizes something sinister is afoot. As the camp transforms into Camp Nightmare, Billy must uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim./n/nThis classic Goosebumps tale by R.L. Stine is packed with suspense, chills, and thrills that will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. With its engaging narrative and relatable protagonist, Welcome to Camp Nightmare is a perfect introduction to the beloved Goosebumps series, now available on Disney+.

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Amy A Cowan Substack · Amy A Cowan · 2026-02-05
disappointing 3.50

The terror felt real, but the ending was disappointing. The reviewer enjoyed the book until the conclusion.

The reviewer genuinely liked this book until the ending. They appreciated how all the terror felt real and kept wondering if the events were just a nightmare. However, the ending left them dissatisfied, which somewhat tarnished their overall enjoyment of the story. The reviewer suggests that the book could have been even better with a more satisfying conclusion.

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    I genuinely liked this book until the ending.

    I liked how all the terror was real.

    I kept wondering if he was just having a nightmare, ...

Goodreads · 2026-02-05
intriguing 3.80

This book is intriguing but leans more towards sci-fi than horror. It kept the reader engaged throughout.

This book is a bit different from other Goosebumps stories as it leans more towards sci-fi rather than horror. The reviewer was intrigued throughout the book, but felt it was not their favorite. The suspense and intrigue kept them engaged, making it a enjoyable read despite not being their top choice.

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    This is NOT my favorite R.L. Stine.

    Not bad, but not my favorite as this one is more sci-fi and less horror.

    I was really intrigued throughout the book, but ...

Bemm · Alexandra Bemm · 2018-02-08
suspenseful 4.00

The story is suspenseful and keeps the reader on edge. The plot centers around a boy named Billy who experiences strange events at camp.

The reviewer found this story to be full of suspense, which kept them on the edge of their seat. The plot revolves around Billy, a boy who goes to what seems like a normal camp but soon encounters strange and mysterious events. The reviewer appreciated the build-up of suspense and the eerie atmosphere, making it a compelling read. However, they noted that the story could have benefited from more character development and a stronger resolution.

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    This story, especially, was one full of suspense that keeps the reader on edge.

    The plot iscentered around this boy Billy who goes to what seems to be a normal ...

    Billy thinks that life at camp is a bit creepy, but when other campers start to disappear and his parents do not answer his letters, Camp ...

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