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‘Goosebumps’ Inspired Book Series ‘Frightland’ Features Cover Art from Original ‘Goosebumps’ Illustrator

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Author Rob York (aka R.H. Grimly) is paying tribute to R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series with Frightland, a planned twelve-book middle-grade series that’s now funding on Kickstarter.

Grimly explains to Bloody Disgusting, “I’m a dad and author who grew up (as I’m sure you did) with books like Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Goosebumps, and I want to pass my love of reading on to kids in the iPhone era. I have a scary series aimed at readers age 8-11 written as a homage to the books I enjoyed as a kid, which is now on Kickstarter.”

The first four books in the Frightland series have the following titles:

  • The Wildman of Shaggy Creek

Something lives in the woods behind Scott’s new house. It’s big, it’s hairy, and it smells worse than a dead skunk in the rain. When Scott accepts a dare to camp in the woods all night, Hailey is the only friend who will help him. But Scott doesn’t really believe in the creature lurking along Shaggy Creek—it’s just a story, right?

  • Why I Don’t Sleep on Feather Beds

Gavin and his sister Torrie aren’t thrilled to be staying at Great Aunt Ethel’s farm. It’s in the middle of nowhere, Aunt Ethel is a little weird, and Gavin is forced to sleep on an old, lumpy feather bed.  Then Gavin discovers something worse: the lumps are moving. Torrie thinks he’s just crazy—there’s no way something’s alive inside the mattress—until the lumps begin to hatch…

  • The Bones at the Bottom of the Lake

Fiery lights at night and a ghostly figure at the end of the dock are making Jacie’s stay at a summer cabin on the lake eerie enough. But when her younger brother Cal pulls bones from the water with his fishing pole and a strange girl named Chloe warns them to put it all back, Jacie starts to wonder what’s really hidden at the bottom of the lake.

  • Donut Shop of Doom

Something about the new donut shop and its seriously weird baker doesn’t sit right with Bridger.  When people start disappearing and a mysterious green light is seen in the back of the shop at night, it’s up to Bridger and his friend Sage to figure out what’s really going on before everyone is consumed by the deadly donut craze!

Grimly has even enlisted the help of original Goosebumps illustrator Tim Jacobus to draw up the artwork for The Wildman of Shaggy Creek, which you can check out down below.

The Kickstarter campaign is raising the funds for these first four books only at the moment, and the goal amount has already been passed. Head over there to learn more and pitch in!

Writer in the horror community since 2008. Editor in Chief of Bloody Disgusting. Owns Eli Roth's prop corpse from Piranha 3D. Has four awesome cats. Still plays with toys.

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Mob Entertainment Teams With Scholastic to Launch the ‘Poppy Playtime Orientation Notebook’ [Video]

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Who doesn’t remember as a kid getting the Scholastic catalogue in school and ordering the latest Goosebumps books? You’re about to do it again, only this time, it’s for the first book inspired by Poppy Playtime in Poppy Playtime Orientation Notebook.

Mob Entertainment, the creators of the Poppy Playtime franchise, have announced a new partnership with Scholastic to release the first of many books that delve into the lore of the popular video game series. The novel “promises an unforgettable journey into the enigmatic realm of Playtime Co. and the origins of Huggy Wuggy, the Smiling Critters, and other favorite characters from the hit horror video game.”

“This partnership with Scholastic marks a significant milestone for Mob Entertainment, solidifying our commitment to transmedia storytelling,” said Mob Entertainment co-founders Zach Belanger and Seth Belanger. “Each chapter of our video game series exposes more about Playtime Co. and we are excited that this book gives our fans a new way to go deeper into the story.”

Authored by a brilliant biologist-turned-employee of Playtime Co., the Poppy Playtime Orientation Notebook offers readers an intriguing glimpse into the mysterious world of Playtime Co. From the perplexing recruitment of a biologist to the discovery of hidden company secrets, this illustrated manual provides an immersive experience, enriched with handwritten notes and insider revelations.

In addition to the deep lore explored in the new book, the partnership includes additional novels for young adult novels, as well as graphic novels.

“Embarking on this exciting new publishing journey with Mob Entertainment will allow us to create expanded stories to create new worlds that will captivate the imagination of fans and new readers
alike,” says Debra Dorfman, VP & Publisher Global Licensing Brands & Media at Scholastic. “The release of the Poppy Playtime Orientation Notebook is just the beginning of what promises to be a thrilling
(and haunting!) lineup of books.”

You can order the Poppy Playtime Orientation Notebook now from the Scholastic Store, or from local bookstores and retailers.

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