The Wrong Number
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 1990 · Est. 3 hour read

The Wrong Number

Written by R.L. Stine

Book #5 in the Fear Street series

A prank call to Fear Street spirals into a chilling nightmare.

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208 pages· 34,746 words· Est. 3 hour read· 620L
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Bookroo's summary

Deena and Jade's prank calls take a sinister turn when Deena's brother Chuck joins in, dialing a number on the infamous Fear Street. What starts as a thrill quickly becomes a terrifying ordeal as the calls unleash unexpected horrors. Can they escape the consequences of their reckless game, or will Fear Street claim them? The stakes rise with each ring, leaving them to wonder who—or what—might answer next.

From the publisher

It begins as an innocent prank, when Deena Martinson and her best friend Jade Smith make sexy phone calls to the boys from school. But Deena’s half-brother Chuck catches them in the act and threatens to tell their parents, unless the girls let him in on the fun. Chuck begins making random calls, threatening anyone who answers. It’s dangerous and exciting. They even enjoying the publicity and the uproar they’ve caused. Until Chuck calls a number on Fear Street.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
208
Words
34,746
Reading age
13–17
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
620L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6
F&P level
~O
AR points
5
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
8250
Publication
Published
September 6, 2022
First published
January 1, 1990
Publisher
Simon Pulse
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665927680

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