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Based on the video game Five Nights at Freddy's, this book presents three novella-length tales of horror set in the world of Five Nights at Freddy's. Text contains graphic violence. The coauthor is Elley Cooper. Book #9
Quick Summary
If you've ever wanted to dive deeper into the twisted world behind the game, this collection co-written by Scott Cawthon and Elley Cooper gives you three longer, more fleshed-out stories that feel like extended chapters of the video-game nightmare. Each tale follows a different protagonist sometimes a curious teen, sometimes a desperate employee stumbling onto the dark secrets of animatronics, haunted costumes, and a mysterious figure called the Puppet Carver, all while the tension ramps up with creepy sound effects and vivid descriptions of graphic (but not overly gory) violence. The writing is fast-paced enough to keep reluctant readers turning pages, yet the stories have enough emotional stakes and subtle humor to satisfy fans who like a little heart mixed with their horror. Parents should be aware that the book contains the kind of jump-scare moments and vivid violence that are signature to Five Nights at Freddy's, so it's best for kids 10-up who can handle a good scare. If you enjoy the eerie, fast-moving vibe of the original games, you'll probably also like the "Goosebumps" series or "The Last Kids on Earth," which offer similar mixes of humor and horror in a more-accessible format.