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R.L. Stine is adored by children all over the world for his haunting tales. Freaks and Shrieks adds another chapter to the Mostly Ghostly series that young readers will love. I really enjoyed the antics of the two ghosts, as they played pranks on humans who cannot see them. Of course, there is a serious side to these ghosts in that they are both looking for their parents and for a way to be human again, since they never really died.

Max is the straightman in this trio as he just tries to survive growing up with two ghosts by his side. I really enjoyed how R.L. Stine wrote this story and the quick pace he created throughout the book. All of the characters were great and kids will love the three main characters. As for Max, he is not popular, he is not suave, and he is kind of a geek, but that is cool. So, most kids will be able to relate to him and the minor problems he has.

I really enjoyed Freaks and Shrieks and all young readers who light a little fright once in a while will too. So, pick up this book soon and prepare for a chilling tale of ghosts, magicians, and chimpanzees. My, that is a strange mix, isn't it?

I rated this book an 8½ out of 10.