RL Stine Books in Order

Easily frightened Scott and Amanda decide to confront their fears by visiting a supposedly haunted house on Halloween. Hoping to stop the pranks and bullying they endure, they risk encountering something worse than their tormentors.

Emmy, Eddie, and their friends discover a bag of money while camping in the Fear Street woods. They agree to hide it, but temptation and missing cash turn their shared secret into suspicion and danger.

Kelli and Shawn move beside a swamp where their father plans to study wildlife. Stories about the Shaggedy seem like local superstition, until signs of the ancient creature make the children desperate to leave their new home.

Kate's father wants to start a lizard farm and takes the family to Australia to obtain a rare egg. Once it hatches, frightening changes make Kate fear that the experiment could transform more than their household.

A teenage girl becomes consumed by her relationship with a boy and ignores her friends' warnings. Jealousy leads to violence, but seeing her boyfriend again afterward makes her question what she has done and what comes next.

Sammy enters the abandoned Barlow House on Halloween and becomes host to a ghost called the Haunter. As the spirit takes control of his thoughts, Sammy must obey instructions from something using his own body.

Rick Scroogeman hates Christmas, which overshadows his birthday and gives classmates another reason to tease him. Three ghostly visitors turn the holiday into a frightening journey that may be much more than a bad dream.

Devin and Violet visit their uncle's seaside home and discover an old jack-in-the-box among his possessions. The ugly pirate inside proves far from harmless, drawing the siblings into a struggle against a strange nautical curse.

A new student competes for the only open place on Shadyside High's cheerleading squad. Rivalry grows bitter as threats to the team's funding add pressure, and the contest becomes deadly when murders disrupt the school.

Luke Harrison's father brings home two ventriloquist dummies for his collection of movie monsters. When Slappy and Snappy begin moving and talking, Luke faces a pair of troublemakers whose plans extend well beyond entertaining an audience.

Mary McScary enjoys frightening everyone she meets, but her cousin Harry never seems scared. Determined to make him jump, she tries increasingly elaborate tricks in an illustrated contest between a fearless child and a persistent prankster.

Ian Barker expects his twelfth birthday to be spoiled by his annoying cousins. His father's gift of a ventriloquist dummy brings an even bigger problem when Slappy turns the celebration into something far more frightening.

Riley, Scarlett, and their friends plan a documentary for a school assignment and accept an overnight stay in Shudder Mansion. Exploring the supposedly haunted house becomes dangerous when they discover that getting inside is easier than escaping.

Robby and Karla discover a boy confined at a carnival and ignore a warning not to feed him. Their attempt to help has frightening consequences when food triggers a transformation into something far less human.

Twenty short horror stories bring young characters face to face with haunted houses, witches, dangerous treats, and other unsettling surprises. Edited by R.L. Stine, the collection turns familiar childhood experiences into encounters with mysterious and threatening forces.

Shep Mooney already has enough trouble with a ghost haunting his basement. When Slappy returns in ghostly form, the dummy's new powers add another threat, leaving Shep to confront mischief that no longer needs a body.

A group of teenagers decide to rob a local store for excitement, but the crime goes wrong. A classmate's death brings accusations and suspicion, forcing the friends to question one another as the danger grows.

Two Fear family weddings, separated by decades, are shadowed by rivalry between sisters. As old resentments and a bloodthirsty curse connect the celebrations, a new generation faces the possibility that its family's deadly history will repeat.

Morgan Marks quickly becomes popular after arriving at Shadyside High, but her past remains a mystery. As Homecoming approaches, the new girl's secrets threaten to turn a school celebration into a terrifying encounter with bloodshed.

Rob Boynton and his sister Phoebe face an unwelcome wilderness vacation when their parents rent a remote cabin. Without phones or their usual comforts, the family's attempt to get away from everything promises an unsettling change.

Livvy and Jayden want their robotics team to win, so they borrow an artificial intelligence module for their creation, Francine. But their robot comes alive with plans of her own, turning the competition into a dangerous struggle.

Frankie Miller wants revenge after Ari Goodwyn spoils his magic tricks. A performance by Mystical Marvin seems to offer the perfect opportunity, but Frankie's attempt to get even leads him into frightening trouble he never expected.

This comics anthology, edited by Joe Pruett, gathers short stories from writers including R. L. Stine, Garth Ennis, and Cullen Bunn. Horror, fantasy, and strange surprises carry readers through a collection of unsettling illustrated tales.

Slappy's return brings trouble to a horror museum, where a mummy presents the evil dummy with a formidable rival. As the museum's frightening inhabitants become dangerous, the people caught between these enemies face a terrifying confrontation.

Jess, Josh, and Marco discover a frightening creature at school and follow a mystery into the boiler room. A doorway leads to another realm, where trapped children and dangerous monsters turn an ordinary school day into a struggle.

Jess, Josh, and Marco follow a strange creature through a portal into another school. There, the monstrous Droggs hunt children, and the three friends must navigate an unfamiliar world where becoming someone's lunch is a real danger.

A strange school day draws Jess, Josh, and Marco toward a disturbing discovery. Vanishing children and unusual noises point to a creature hidden in the halls, and finding it brings the friends dangerously close to something alive.

Two siblings bring home a discarded Slappy dummy and accidentally awaken him. When they discover his diary, clues to hidden gold tempt them into a search, but the evil dummy's secrets make their treasure hunt increasingly dangerous.

Jonathan Maberry brings together thirty-five scary stories from writers including R. L. Stine and Madeleine Roux. Created as a tribute to Alvin Schwartz, the illustrated anthology explores haunted houses, frightening creatures, and unexpected dangers for young readers.

Barton Suggs struggles with bullies and adults who don't believe him. When he brings Slappy to life, the dummy seems eager to help him get revenge, but accepting such a dangerous friend's support comes with frightening consequences.

Jess, Josh, and Marco join Leeda and Drake in an attempt to escape the Scare School. With the Master Dean threatening their chances, the children must work together to find a way out of this frightening place.

Parker and Annie flee a swarm of bees, only to encounter aliens Zammy and Juniper. The visitors need help getting home, but their method of taking over the children's bodies makes an already strange situation even more alarming.

The Walden family's camping trip turns frightening when Parker and Annie encounter strange creatures at Happy Landings. Something is taking control of people's bodies, and the children must break free while trying to make their parents understand.

Aliens Zammy and Juniper struggle to control Parker and Annie's bodies after returning to the Walden home. Keeping their presence secret becomes difficult when the parents notice odd behavior, while another family member complicates the visitors' plans.

Mason Brady loves comic books and visits a museum devoted to their characters. But when villains begin terrorizing his town, his fascination becomes a frightening responsibility, and he must step into the role of a real superhero.

Zammy and Juniper reach the forest while trying to return home, but their tracker is missing. Recovering it means catching a Martian bird and staying ahead of the children determined to capture them before they can escape.

Karla and her brother Benny join their Uncle Bill on a scientific expedition to a remote island. Strange creatures, dangerous rivers, and swamps make the search for unknown species a desperate effort to survive and get home.

Ten Garbage Pail Kids share a rundown house in Smellville, bringing their messy habits and peculiar talents to middle school. Their everyday mischief clashes with the perfectly behaved Penny and Parker, who have little patience for these unusual classmates.

Karla, Benny, and Uncle Bill reach a village that seems safer, but discover prisoners kept as food for the monster Koroko. Freeing the captives becomes part of their dangerous attempt to escape the horrors of Beast Island.

The Garbage Pail Kids leave Smellville for sleepaway camp, taking their disgusting habits and mischievous personalities along. The illustrated story follows the group's summer adventures, where the ordinary experience of going to camp gets their messy treatment.

Ramar brings Karla, Benny, and Uncle Bill to the swamp monster Koroko. After escaping into the woods, they encounter help, but Benny's dangerous bite makes finding a cure urgent as the island's threats continue to surround them.

Todd Coates leaves Queens to spend a year on a Wisconsin farm with relatives. When he sees undead figures in the cornfield at night, convincing his new classmates becomes difficult, leaving him to question the danger around him.

Ruthie and Ezra Dillon explore the old Hollywood studio their father and uncle have bought. This comic introduces a place where horror movies conceal real monsters, making the children's hopes of joining the film business much more dangerous.

Judy joins her father and brother on their yearly trip to repair the Grendel family's mountain mansion. Rumors of a creature on Evil Rock draw her curiosity, but investigating the supposed beast threatens to reveal something frightening.

Sascha and Nicole love cooking and enter a school competition inspired by their favorite television show. Rival contestants push them toward using Monster Blood, but the strange slime grows beyond control and makes winning the least of their worries.

Ruthie and Ezra Dillon hope to become movie stars after their father and uncle buy an old horror studio. But the monsters from its films are real, and the family's new business awakens dangers with plans of their own.

Benny begins turning into a beast after a snakebite, making the group's escape from the island more urgent. Their search for a friendlier village brings surprising discoveries as they try to find safety and help him.

The Garbage Pail Kids enter the Smellville Pet Show, hoping to beat the Perfect twins and their talented Chihuahua. With a trip to an amusement park at stake, the competition gives their unusual household another reason to cause trouble.

Leonard S. Marcus interviews thirteen authors whose books have been banned or challenged, including R. L. Stine. Their conversations explore writing, freedom of expression, and the experiences that shape how they respond when others try to silence their work.

Space enthusiast Murphy visits Rayburne Observatory with his sixth-grade class, expecting something more exciting than lectures. Exploring with classmates draws him toward Dr. Rayburne's experiments, where his dream of an adventure beyond Earth may become dangerously real.

Authors including R. L. Stine, Matt de la Peña, and Veera Hiranandani share personal stories about finding hope. This anthology explores how family, school, and community can offer encouragement when everyday life becomes difficult or uncertain.

Richard Hsieh connects Slappy to a dream machine as a joke, then starts having nightmares about the dummy. When his cousin Willow has similar dreams, they must stop Slappy before he can invade other children's sleep.

Slappy must cause evil before sunset each day or face sleeping forever, according to his magician creator's warning. But the Carlton family frustrates his schemes, leaving the usually confident dummy increasingly desperate to keep his reign of terror alive.

Ten short horror stories follow children whose ordinary lives take frightening turns, from multiplying bugs to a mysterious expanding hole. Stine introduces each tale with a note about its inspiration, mixing unsettling situations with moments of humor.

Kelly's new school is difficult enough before he angers the monster in its basement. An annual celebration chooses one child as the creature's guest of honor, and Kelly fears he is about to be selected.

Cooper's sister Anna takes home an injured bird she finds during a family fishing trip. After it bites her, she begins gathering sticks and perching in trees, leaving Cooper worried about what is happening to her.

Twins Betty and Billy visit their uncle's isolated house and discover he possesses a terrifying book someone wants to steal. Protecting it sends them into Wayward Forest, where monstrous birds, giant insects, and other creatures threaten their lives.

Amy and Lissa plan revenge on Amy's bullying brother by pouring homemade blue slime over him at his birthday party. The prank transforms Arnie into a real monster, forcing the girls to protect their town and reverse the change.

Ten stories follow children encountering an unexpected zoo creature, a machine that gives them control, and a possibly haunted new home. Each situation raises questions about whether an apparent opportunity or ordinary experience hides something dangerous.

When monster Hunny feels sad, his best friend Funny tries to cheer him up with jokes. Their playful exchanges turn frightening creatures into sources of laughter, showing children how humor and friendship can help on a difficult day.

Mario joins Todd and Jewel on a winter vacation in Vermont, where their grandparents tell stories about goblins and trolls. A glimpse of green fur outside makes him investigate whether the tales conceal something dangerous.

Happy Silverman's excitement about a museum trip changes when he approaches a mummy display and hears a voice inside his head. The mummy needs his help, and refusing its demands may carry frightening consequences.

Twelve-year-old Carlo helps his mother film a documentary by entering a tank with what should be a harmless old hammerhead. When the wrong shark is lowered into the water, the planned stunt becomes a fight for survival.

Ten stories follow children confronting a dream factory, an apparently abandoned shack, and a magician's wish to impress a birthday party. Familiar ambitions turn unsettling as dreams, secret places, and performances reveal unexpected dangers.

Cody persuades Sam to leave their video games and explore the creek behind his house. A talking fish and strange creatures turn the outing into a nightmare, forcing Cody to discover what has gone wrong.

Three novellas unfold in Hollow Hills, where Tony's interest in old comics, Kylie's pet-store job, and Teddy's suspicious substitute teacher lead toward danger. Everyday pursuits expose the town's children to creatures and secrets they never expected.

Lily and Rory move into a renovated house equipped with technology that controls lights, doors, and windows. A girl who died there resents the changes, and her ghost is determined to make the family pay.

Joe and Shawn experience disturbing events in what appears to be the same house, from strange dolls to a school staffed by masked teachers. As their lives overlap through nightmares, both boys struggle to determine what is real.

Harper and Dylan spend the summer at Camp Bigfoot, where the director enjoys frightening campers in costume. A sighting under a full moon raises a troubling question: is it another prank, or has a real creature arrived?

Ten stories introduce magical cards, siblings who become monsters to confront bullies, and a secondhand phone receiving strange calls. What initially offers entertainment or a solution instead creates threats the children must struggle to escape.

Monster friends Tiddly and Winks face jump scares, creepy creatures, and the things that make them nervous. Tiddly wants to teach Winks to fear nothing, but their spooky adventures put that lesson to the test.

New student Noah struggles to find friends until he meets the Night Birds, who gather after dark near his house. Eager to belong, he overlooks their odd behavior, unaware that their secret could put him in danger.

Ivy and Poppy plan to frighten their cousin Austin using a ventriloquist dummy from their uncle's circus collection. Their prank becomes a shared nightmare when the puppet begins acting on its own.