The Boy Who Ate Fear Street
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1996 · Est. 2 hour read

The Boy Who Ate Fear Street

By R.L. Stine

Part of the Ghosts of Fear Street series

A mysterious spice turns Sam's appetite into a dangerous obsession.

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128 pages· 15,816 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Sam Kinney's picky eating habits vanish after a strange spice in his mac and cheese triggers an insatiable hunger. Now, he devours everything in sight, from paste to dog food. As his appetite spirals out of control, Sam must uncover the source of this bizarre craving before it consumes his home and friends on Fear Street. Can he solve the mystery before it's too late?

From the publisher

Sam Kinney used to be a very picky eater. But after a friend’s eccentric Aunt Sylvie put a weird spice in his mac and cheese, suddenly, Sam can’t stop eating. Paste and pepper. Dishwashing soap. Even dog food. Sam has to find out what is making him eat…and eat…and eat. Before he eats his house. And all his friends on Fear Street…

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
15,816
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~440L
Themes & topics
Books about foodBooks about familyBooks about cooking and foodBooks about eating disorders and body image
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~L
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
105092
Publication
Published
January 4, 2011
First published
August 1, 1996
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781442417199

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