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Matt Daniels, an avid swimmer, has a series of strange experiences after his neighbour buys an egg from an online store. Book #3
Quick Summary
Matt Daniels, a swim-obsessed middle-grader, finds himself tangled in a gooey mystery when his neighbor brings home an online egg that quickly hatches into an ever-growing, pink slime called Monster Blood. The story mixes goofy humor with just enough creepy moments to keep the pages turning, and the slime's appetite for everything from breakfast cereal to the family dog makes for plenty of laugh-out-loud scenes. It's perfect for readers who love a quick, spooky-fun adventure but don't want anything too intense, especially kids who are just dipping their toes into chapter books. Parents will appreciate that the scares are light-hearted, the message about responsibility is clear, and there's a subtle nod to internet shopping gone wrong that can spark a quick conversation about online safety. If you've enjoyed other Goosebumps titles like "Night of the Living Dummy," you'll feel right at home here, and the short chapters make it a great choice for reluctant readers who want a book they can finish in a day or two.