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Valentine's Day Confessions from Confectionately Yours

Do you look forward to the "love"-liest day of the year? Or does all of that pink and red make you want to puke? According to Hayley Hicks, star of the Confectionately Yours series, sometimes it can be a little bit of both.

Confession: I Love Valentine’s Day! (Except For When I Hate It)

In second grade, Carrie Conway showed up in class with a GIANT pink heart-shaped box topped with a rose. The box was filled with chocolates, and it was from her father, and Carrie didn’t share any of it. She just kept taking the box out of her desk and looking at it, and smiling, and then putting it back in her desk, and I just KNEW that she was going to go home and eat that candy and smile at that beautiful box forever! And that was when I started hating Valentine’s Day. I admit it. It turned into annual Envy Day for me.

I told my friend Meghan this story at lunch yesterday, and she said, “Hayley, you’re looking at it all wrong! It’s better to give than to receive!”

Hearing that TOTALLY turned the whole thing around for me. I love to make my friends smile—and that’s what I’m going to do. So I’m baking some red velvet cupcakes with pink white-chocolate frosting, and dropping a little candy heart on top. If baking isn’t your thing, you could write funny poems, hand out candy, or write a little friendship note and fold it into an origami heart. (You can find origami instructions online.) Also — everyone likes a heart-shaped box of chocolates. ;-)

So I’m going into this Valentine’s Day with a whole new attitude! What are you planning for your friends?

Read Hayley’s Back-to-School Confessions here.

Read the first chapter from Sugar and Spice, the latest book in Lisa Papademetriou’s Confectionately Yours series! 

--Vanessa, Scholastic Staffer

Shadow Breakers by Daniel Blythe

A year after her father's death, Miranda May finds herself in the tiny coastal town of Firecroft Bay, but things are not going well. Her sleep is disrupted by nightmares of "The Shape," an ominous shadow that calls out to her, "ring around the rosie. . . " Freaky! Her mother is too busy working and taking care of her baby brother to notice Miranda's behavior becoming more erratic. Why Miranda, and why this song?

Then things get really weird. On the way to school, ice appears out of nowhere and coats the interior and exterior of the bus. Then the computers in the lab explode. Miranda thinks she knows where she can get answers. Her science teacher, Miss Bellini, and four of the brightest students at her school, have formed a group that want to figure out the truth just as much as Miranda does. Lyssa, Cal, Josh, and Ollie use a mixture of science and technology to hunt down this mysterious apparition that is causing havoc, dragging Miranda along for the ride.

Is Miranda going crazy, or is something really strange going on in Firecroft Bay? Find out in Daniel Blythe's thrilling new book Shadow Breakers, and leave a Comment to let us know what you think!

—Elysse, STACKS Writer

The Encyclopedia of Me by Karen Rivers  

The Encyclopedia of Me is unlike any encyclopedia you’ve ever read before! . . . that is, if you've ever tried to read one. This is an encyclopedia that never stops entertaining. 

The main character, Tink, is bit of an oddball, but she is totally relatable. Tink is not used to being in the spotlight. Actually, she tends to be on the fringe of all the action (unless it’s the receiving end of a bullying encounter). Her best friend, Freddie Blue, is tall, blonde, funny, and amazing in every way. Tink is short, biracial, and has freckles. She also has twin older brothers, Lex and Seb. Seb is autistic, which she doesn’t want to talk about. But sometimes his disorder prevents Tink's voice from being heard.

Then "Blue-Haired Boy Who Just Moved in Next Door, The" (a.k.a. Kai) skates into her life. That was the day everything changed. Suddenly, Tink and Freddie Blue start drifting apart. Seb's autism starts to have more of an impact on her everyday life, in both positive and negative ways. And why has she become obsessed with boarding all of a sudden?

If you have ever found yourself in a similar situation to Tink's summer saga, tell us about it in the Comments! Or, write us an encyclopedia entry! ;-)

—Elysse, STACKS Writer

2013 Newbery Medal Winner

The Newbery Medal is awarded every year by a committee of librarians to recognize "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." Past winners have included The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, The Giver by Lois Lowry, and Holes by Louis Sachar. Last year's winner was Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos.

This year's winner was just announced today, and the 2013 Newbery Medal goes to . . . The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.

Have you read it yet? Do YOU think it was the best American book published in 2012? If you were on the committee voting for the 2013 Newbery Medal, which book would YOU have chosen? (Remember, only books published in 2012 by writers in America are eligible.) Let us know in the Comments.

— Sonja, STACKS Staffer

UPDATE: Congratulations also to the Newbery Honor Books for 2013: Bomb: The Race to Build and Steal the World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin, Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage, and Splendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Shlitz. All amazing books too!

January Books of the Month

The Books of the Month series continues! Here's how it works. You write the titles of the books you are reading right now, and I make a word cloud out of all your recommendations. So here they are! YOUR January book recommendations in Wordle-y wonderfulness! The more votes a title gets, the bigger the print. This month's winner looks like Harry Potter.

I need your help for next month's Book Wordle. Leave a Comment with the title of the book you are reading right now. In February, I will make a new word cloud of all our reads for the whole month. 

— Sonja, STACKS Staffer

Game Changers Book #2: Play Makers by Mike Lupica

Attention, sports fans! For those of you who love a good sports story, the latest book in Mike Lupica's Game Changers series is out now! It's called Play Makers.

Ben McBain and his friends are still riding high after winning their football championship, but basketball season isn’t going as smoothly, especially when their cross-town rival, Chase Braggs, starts causing trouble on AND off the court.

Read an excerpt.

Head over to the STACKS Sports site to play the new Game Changers basketball game! How many shots can you make?  

-- Vanessa, Scholastic Staffer

The Classic Baby-sitters Club Returns on eBook!

Millions of girls have read The Baby-sitters Club—and now it’s your turn!

When Kristy Thomas has the great idea to form a baby-sitters club—a chance to earn money and spend time with her friends, all while doing something they love to do—she has no idea how much the club will change everything. Crank calls, uncontrollable toddlers, wild pets, untruthful clients. . . running a business is hard work! Kristy and her co-founders, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey, are sure they can handle anything. but only if they stick together!

The bestselling series began in 1986, and ever since then, girls all over the world have become best friends with the BSC. Now, the baby-sitters are back!

The first twenty books in The Baby-sitters Club series are now available with their classic cover look—exclusively as eBooks! And as if that weren’t enough to make you hyperventilate, each also includes a special letter from author Ann M. Martin. Join the girls in Stoneybrook and see what all the fuss is about. This is one club that everyone’s invited to join, so don’t miss out!

Charlotte's Web Readalikes

You know when you find an amazing book, and you never want it to end? How do you find another book to read after that? Our answer: Readalikes to the rescue! We hope our Readalikes will rescue you from the what-to-read-next question, and help you find lots of new amazing books.

Today's Readalikes are for Charlotte's Web by E.B. White. Charlotte's Web is the story of a little girl named Fern who loved a little pig named Wilbur—and of Wilbur's dear friend Charlotte A. Cavatica, a beautiful large grey spider who lived with Wilbur in the barn. With the help of Templeton the rat, Charlotte came up with a clever plan to save Wilbur from being turned into bacon.

Charlotte's Web was made into a movie with Dakota Fanning. And E.B. White has written other animal stories such as The Trumpet of the Swan and Stuart Little (also a movie). If you have read those and seen the movies, and you're still looking for more, read these other heartwarming stories of animal friendship for ages 8-10. Click on the book cover below to see more Charlotte's Web Readalike books you might also love.

 Hope you enjoy our Readalikes!

—Emily, Scholastic Booktalker

The Outsiders Readalikes

You know when you find an amazing book, and you never want it to end? How do you find another book to read after that? Our answer: Readalikes to the rescue! We hope our Readalikes will rescue you from the what-to-read-next question, and help you find lots of new amazing books.

Today's Readalikes are for The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Susan Eloise Hinton wrote The Outsiders while she was still in high school, and the story was inspired by 2 rival gangs at her school in 1965, the Greasers and the Socs.

The Outsiders was made into a movie in 1983 with Tom Cruise and Patrick Swayze when they were young. If you liked The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, you should read these other gritty, realistic stories for ages 12 and up. Click on the book cover below to see more The Outsiders Readalike books you might also love.

Hope you enjoy our Readalikes!

—Melissa, Scholastic Booktalker

The Mysterious Benedict Society Readalikes

You know when you find an amazing book, and you never want it to end? How do you find another book to read after that? Our answer: Readalikes to the rescue! We hope our Readalikes will rescue you from the what-to-read-next question, and help you find lots of new amazing books.

Today's Readalikes are for The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart. When 11-year-old Reynie answers this ad in the newspaper ("Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?"), he has no idea of the adventures he is about to get into. He and 3 other kids pass a series of strange tests that admit them into the Mysterious Benedict Society. That's when their lives start getting strange!

There are 4 books in The Mysterious Benedict Society series. If you have read them all and want more "special opportunities," then read these other books for ages 8-11 about clever children involved in strange and secret adventures. Click on the book cover below to see more Mysterious Benedict Society Readalike books you might also love.

Hope you enjoy our Readalikes!

—Jen, Scholastic Booktalker

Last month I made a beautiful word cloud out of your book recommendations on the Reading Buzz Board. I asked you to tell us what books you are reading now, and here they are! YOUR December book recommendations in Wordle-y wonderfulness! I think Percy Jackson and The Hunger Games series(for ages 12 and up) are tied, but Harry Potter is up there too!

Now you have lots of recommendations for books to read over winter break. 

I need your help for next month's Book Wordle. Leave a Comment with the title of the book you are reading right now. In January, I will make a new word cloud of all our reads for the whole month. So fun! I love Worldle-ing!

— Sonja, STACKS Staffer

The Savage Fortress by Sarwat Chadda

Ash Mistry has always loved Hindu myths: the awesome weapons, the brave warriors, the gods watching over all. Visiting his aunt and uncle in India, he finds the country just as fascinating. When wealthy Lord Alexander Savage asks Ash's uncle to work for him, the family is overjoyed. But Ash knows something is wrong at Lord Savage's fortress, where the bodyguards all seem to have strangely long teeth....

Then Ash discovers a golden arrowhead once possessed by the great warrior-king Rama. In their hunger for the weapon, Savage's bodyguards reveal their true natures: They're rakshasas, demons of Indian myth, defeated by Rama many centuries ago. But why are they working for Savage? And what do they want with the arrowhead? As the myths come to life around him, Ash teams up with a beautiful rakshasa girl in a desperate battle to save not just the world, but reality itself.

Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Brandon Mull, The Savage Fortress introduces a terrific new fantasy hero.

Read an excerpt.

What do you think? Are you excited about this new fantasy book? Leave a Comment.

Deltora Scavenger Hunt Answers

If you're into magic and monsters, good vs. evil, and just plain good fantasy, chances are you will love the Deltora books. And chances are you did our Deltora Scavenger Hunt last week. And chances are we've got the answers below!  

1. How many books total are there in the Deltora series (counting the bonus books)?  
   ANSWER: 17! Deltora Quest has 8 + Shadowlands 3 + Dragons 4 + 1 Travel Guide + 1 Book of Monsters. Whew! That's a lot of Deltora books!
2. Watch The Golden Door trailer and finish this sentence. “What terror lies beyond ___ _____ ____?”
   ANSWER: The Golden Door.
3. The author, Emily Rodda, lives in what country? 
   ANSWER: Australia.
4. In which game do you catch rats with your “mouse?” 
   ANSWER: The City of Rats. Scroll down to see all the games!
5. Read an excerpt from Deltora Quest Book I: The Forests of Silence. Who dies on the first page?
   ANSWER: The king (King Alton). Check out the Deltora Books page to read excerpts from the other books too.
6. Name three of the main characters. 
   ANSWER: All the main characters can be found on the Characters page. Scroll down to see all the main characters.  
7. How many levels are there in The Dragons of Deltora Adventure games? 
   ANSWER: 4! If you log in to the STACKS, you can save your game stats on your Profile.
8. From whose point of view is the book The Secrets of Deltora told from? 
   ANSWER: Doran the Dragonslayer. He is the greatest Deltoran explorer ever, and a friend of the dragons.

So go forth. Fight evil. Slay dragons and monsters. And let us know what you thought of this Scavenger Hunt!

—Ratha, Stacks Writer

The Dogs of Winter By Bobbie Pyron

There is a saying that goes, “Dogs are a man’s best friend.” For 5-year-old Ivan Andreovich, his dogs mean so much more than that.

In the wake of his grandmother’s death, his mother’s disappearance, and an abusive man’s attempt to throw him into an orphanage, Ivan escapes to the streets of Moscow. He quickly joins a gang of children, only to find out that he is the opposite of “street smart.” They push and bully him into doing things that he knows are not right, but what choice does he have in order to endure the cold winter?

Then, Ivan comes across a dog named Lucky. Lucky leads him to his pack, and they start to share a mutual relationship of helping each other survive. Why would he leave humans to go live with a pack of dogs? Ivan says, “I was better off with the dogs. They loved and protected me.” But is he truly better off with his pack, or at an orphanage among abused and underfed children who are his own kind?

Through the innocent eyes of a child, we learn about love, life, death, and a bond that can never be broken. Based on the true story of Ivan Mishukov, Bobbie Pyron captures both the horrors and rays of sunlight that were the essence of life on the streets of Russia.

—Elysse, STACKS Writer

Hermione Granger Trivia Quiz

Hello, Harry Potter lovers! In July, we gave you a Harry Potter Trivia Quiz in honor of good old Harry for his birthday on July 31, and now that Hermione's birthday is coming up on September 21, we thought, "Why not have one for Hermione's birthday?" So here it is! If you need a hint, we have included the books where you can find the answers. Put on your thinking caps (or Sorting Hat if you are lucky enough to have one) and enjoy!

1. How much does the Daily Prophet cost? (Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone)
   a) 1 bronze Knut b) 5 bronze Knuts c) 2 bronze Knuts d) 1 Sickle
2. Here’s a tricky one. What’s the breakdown for Wizarding money? (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)
3. Which bricks are tapped to get into Diagon Alley from behind the Leaky Cauldron? (Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone)
   a) 3 up and 2 across b) 4 across and 1 up c) 1 across and 4 up d) 5 up and 2 across
4. How many staircases are there at Hogwarts? (Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone)
   a) 73 b) 142 c) 24 d) 89  
5. Which is NOT one of Professor Dumbledore’s first words at Harry's first Hogwarts welcoming ceremony? (Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone)
   a) Nitwit b) Blubber c) Oddment d) Doodlebug  
6. Since when has Ollivanders Wand Shop been in business? (Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone)
   a) 1901 AD a) 1576 AD b) 417 AD c) 382 BC  
7. Which is NOT an ingredient in the Polyjuice Potion? (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets)
   a) Cat hair b) Pulverized blades of knotgrass c) 1 ounce of crude Antimony d) 12 lacewing flies that have been stewed for 21 days
8. What is the first thing that Hermione makes float during Professor Flitwick's Charms class? (Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone)
   a) A gerbil b) A feather c) A ball d) A piece of paper
9. What is Hermione's patronus? (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix)
   a) a dog b) an otter c) a cat d) an owl
10. What do Hermione's parents do for a living? (Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone)

Leave your answers and your happy birthday wishes to Hermione in the Comments, and come back next Tuesday to check your answers.

— Elysse, STACKS Writer

Illustration by Mary GrandPre 

My Sister the Vampire Readalikes

You know when you find an amazing book, and you never want it to end? How do you find another book to read after that? Our answer: Readalikes to the rescue! We hope our Readalikes will rescue you from the what-to-read-next question, and help you find lots of new amazing books.

Today's Readalikes are for the My Sister the Vampire series by Sienna Mercer. When Olivia Abbott moves to town, she's excited to join the cheerleading team and make new friends. Then she meets Ivy Vega. At first, Ivy, pale and dressed all in black, looks like Olivia's opposite. Then the girls look beyond the glittery pink blush and thick black eyeliner to discover they're identical twins! Olivia and Ivy are brimming with plans to switch places and pull every twin trick in the book. But Olivia soon discovers that she and Ivy aren't exactly the same. . . Ivy is a vampire.

There are a bunch of books in the My Sister the Vampire series. Once you have devoured all those, sink your fangs into these other supernatural books for ages 8-11. Click on the book cover below to see more My Sister the Vampire Readalike books you might also love.

Hope you enjoy our Readalikes!

—Amanda, Scholastic Booktalker

Hermione Granger Trivia Quiz

Hello, Harry Potter lovers! Did you drink a glass of butterbeer in honor of Hermione's birthday on September 21? Or maybe it would have been more appropriate to, like, do some extra homework, or read a 4,000-page book in your spare time. Anyway, we love Hermione and we celebrated her with a Hermione Trivia Quiz last week. Here are the answers. Let's see how much you know about the brightest witch of her age.

1. How much does the Daily Prophet cost? (Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone page 62)
   ANSWER: b) 5 bronze Knuts. An owl delivers the paper to Hagrid while on the Hut-on-the-Rock.
2. What’s the breakdown for Wizarding money? (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone page 75)
   ANSWER: 29 bronze Knuts to a Sickle, and 17 silver Sickles to 1 gold Galleon. 
3. Which bricks are tapped to get into Diagon Alley from behind the Leaky Cauldron? (Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone page 70)
   ANSWER: a) 3 up and 2 across. Hagrid surprises Harry by using his umbrella to open the secret entrance.
4. How many staircases are there at Hogwarts? (Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone page 131)
   ANSWER: b) 142
5. Which is NOT one of Professor Dumbledore’s first words at Harry's first Hogwarts welcoming ceremony? (Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone page 123)
   ANSWER: d) Doodlebug
6. Since when has Ollivanders Wand Shop been in business? (Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone page 81)
   ANSWER: d) 382 BC. Insane! 
7. Which is NOT an ingredient in the Polyjuice Potion? (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets page 165)
   ANSWER: a) Cat hair. Hermione accidentally had cat hair in her first attempt at the Polyjuice Potion, and it caused the spell to go horribly wrong. Animal hairs and Polyjuice Potions do not mix!
8. What is the first thing that Hermione makes float during Professor Flitwick's Charms class? (Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone page 171)
   ANSWER: b) a feather. "Wingardium Leviosa!"
9. What is Hermione's patronus? (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix page 607)
   ANSWER: b) an otter. It’s not easy to do an Expecto Patronum spell, but of course Hermione managed to master it.
10. What do Hermione's parents do for a living? (Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone)
    ANSWER: They are both dentists.  

— Elysse, STACKS Writer
Illustration by Mary GrandPre 

Harry Potter Readalikes

You know when you find an amazing book, and you never want it to end? How do you find another book to read after that? Our answer: Readalikes to the rescue! We hope our Readalikes will rescue you from the what-to-read-next question, and help you find lots of new amazing books.

Today's Readalikes are for the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. Just before Harry's 11th birthday an owl tries to deliver him a mysterious letter with a very special message. The letter tells Harry that he has been invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It turns out that Harry is not just an unwanted orphan, but a hero in a wizarding world that he never even knew existed. This starts him on an amazing path to magic, adventure, friendship, and family. In other words. . . . BEST. BOOKS. EVER!

There are 7 books in the Harry Potter series, plus The Tales of Beedle the Bard, plus the movies. Once you are done with all those, try out these other magical books for ages 9-11. Click on the book cover below to see more Harry Potter Readalike books you might also love.

Hope you enjoy our Readalikes!

—Emily, Scholastic Booktalker

Goosebumps 20th Anniversary

It's the haunting season! And you know what that means. . . It's time to GET GOOSEBUMPS! Goosebumps turns 20 this year and we’re celebrating all month long on the STACKS! 20 years ago Scholastic released the very first Goosebumps book from R.L. Stine called Welcome to Dead House and launched a pop culture phenomenon that has spawned over 300 million books sold worldwide, a terrifyingly terrific TV show, video games, and more! In honor of Goosebumps' 20th, check out these fun facts about the monstrously addictive series:

• Goosebumps books from Scholastic have been translated into more than 32 languages.
• Goosebumps was first published in 1992 as a monthly paperback book series.
• Goosebumps Wanted: The Haunted Mask, released for the 20th anniversary, is the first-ever Goosebumps hardcover book.
• Goosebumps and R.L. Stine have been the answer to 5 different questions on the game show Jeopardy.
• Guinness World Records recently recognized R.L. Stine as the "Most Prolific Author of Children's Horror Novels."
• R.L. Stine types so much he has to replace his keyboard every six months!

Check Ink Splot 26 each week in October for more Goosebumps, including previews from the new Goosebumps series, Most Wanted, by R.L. Stine! Be sure to explore the STACKS all month as we’re featuring Goosebumps in the Books, Games, and Video sections!

When did you first Get Goosebumps? Post in the Comments below how you discovered Goosebumps, the first book you read, or your favorite TV episode!

-- Amabel, Scholastic Media

You know you’re obsessed with Goosebumps when. . . 

You don't even have to open a Goosebumps book to know that it’s going to be scary. The cover of You Can’t Scare Me creeps me out so much I don't want to read it! You can expect a twist and turn on every page of a Goosebumps book, but if you are a real Goosebumps fan, there are certain tell-tale signs that you share with other people who live and breathe the horror-filled world of Goosebumps.

You know you're a truly obsessed fan of Goosebumps when . . .

• you won't buy a Halloween mask because you are afraid it won't come off once you put it on.
• if anything strange happens during play rehearsal, you automatically blame it on the new boy in town.
• vacation to Egypt is totally out of the question; no way you're going ANYWHERE near mummies!
• on the full moon, you look for signs that your new friend might be a werewolf.
• you won’t go near dummies or dolls because you’re afraid they’ll come to life!!!
• it seems quite possible that your boarding school is hiding aliens.
• you are SURE the plants in the backyard are talking to you.
• you know better than to mess with a cuckoo clock.
• the words “Yohhhhhhh Spirits!” send shivers up your spine.

So, are you obsessed with Goosebumps? Tell us how you recognize another Goosebumps fan in the Comments below!!!

—Elysse, STACKS Writer

Goosebumps Most Wanted New Series

Think you're ready for Goosebumps Most Wanted, the most recent series from fright-master R.L. Stine? Well, you'd better be because the paranormal hooligans in these books are on the loose and out to get you! The creepiest, most disgusting, evil favorites from Goosebumps are all here. And they're up to no good. Nothing is safe!

The series kicks off this month with Goosebumps Most Wanted #1: Planet of the Lawn Gnomes. Lawn gnomes seem pretty harmless, right? Wrong. Jay Gardner used to think there wasn't anything particularly special about lawn gnomes, either. A little weird, maybe, but that was the worst of it. But when his family moves to a new neighborhood, he starts noticing that this town has something odd about it. Why does everyone have those funky-hatted figurines in their yards? And why is everyone so afraid to go out at night? Jay quickly learns that there are things out there a lot scarier than getting yelled at by his parents.

The most wanted list continues in later books with more of the most vile miscreants, including an unwanted visit from the world's worst ventriloquist dummy in Goosebumps Most Wanted #2: Son of Slappy. Catch all of Goosebumps Most Wanted—undead or alive.

—Amabel, Scholastic Media

R.L. Stine Halloween Web Chat!

Goosebumps fans, I have good news, bad news, and more good news.

First the good news. It's almost Halloween! To celebrate, Goosebumps author R.L. Stine will be hosting a Scholastic web chat on October 31 from 1-3 PM EST.

Now the bad news. You will probably be in school at that time, and it's on Facebook and Twitter which do not allow kids under 13.

But there's more good news! You can still participate! If you leave a Comment with your questions for R.L. Stine, I will send him your questions. He won't be able to answer them all, but you never know - he may pick YOUR question to answer during the chat. I'll post the answers and a recap of the chat right here on Ink Splot 26.

ALSO, if you happen to be free at that time on Halloween from 1-3 PM Eastern Time, I will be posting live updates from the chat on the Reading Buzz Board so you can join us there for our live Goosebumps Halloween R.L. Stine celebration!

Leave your questions for R.L. Stine in the Comments, and I'll see you on Halloween! (Virtually, of course. I can't actually "see" you from my computer. That would be crazy!)

— Sonja, STACKS Staffer

If you like Goosebumps, try these other spooky, creepy, scary books for kids ages 9-11.

If you are looking for more books like Million -Dollar Throw by Mike Lupica, try these sports books for ages 10-13.

If you loved Flipped, read these other realistic stories of friendship, family, and being true to yourself for ages 10-13.