Unlike adult horror (think The Exorcist or Saw ), Goosebumps has a safety net. The monster is usually goofy. The gore is nonexistent. Most importantly, the books are short. A child knows that no matter how scary the living dummy gets, the story will be over in 120 pages. This controlled exposure to fear allows kids to process adrenaline in a safe environment.
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