Goosebumps Series - Dried Skull. Lawn Gnome

Author: R.L. Stine
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Have you ever heard strange howls in the middle of the night? Have you ever heard footsteps in the dark—yet couldn’t see anyone? Have you seen terrifying shadows lurking in the darkness, with eyes watching you, or heard someone calling your name from behind? If so, you should know that strange tingling sensation—the kind that gives you goosebumps and leaves you stunned. In these books, ghosts whisper in attics; frightened children suddenly become invisible; scarecrows come to life and walk around in fields; puppets and dolls also come alive, scaring people everywhere.
The Dried Skull Heads Mark loves playing a computer game called King of the Jungle. In the game, he has to avoid sinking into quicksand or being strangled by vine monsters, and collecting ten dried skull heads earns him an extra life—it’s thrilling and dangerous. Mark never imagined that his aunt Bena would send him a real dried skull head as a gift through a friend. This dried skull head is incredibly magical. At night, it starts glowing and even flies. To make things even more surprising, he ends up transported to the tropical jungle of Baradonia—the place where his aunt Bena works. However, Aunt Bena disappears. Mark swears to find her. Does the dried skull head really have magical powers to help him? What awaits Mark in the tropical jungle—quicksand, vine monsters, or something else?
The Lawn Gnome A family of skunks, two pink flamingos, a seal that plays ball with its nose, and an angel with huge white wings—these are the strange lawn decorations that Joe Burton’s dad loves. He has been competing in gardening contests with Mr. McCale, his neighbor, and last year, he actually won. But ever since he brought two ugly lawn gnomes home, trouble started. First, Mr. McCale’s watermelons were crushed, then his own tomatoes were torn apart. The two families start suspecting each other, and things almost escalate to a fight. Joe and his dog are even considered the main suspects for the mischief. Joe feels wronged. At night, he sneaks into the garden to investigate, but no one believes him. Then, even bigger trouble comes—just who is causing all the chaos? Joe decides to gather evidence and uncover the truth. However, what happens next leaves Joe completely unprepared and taken aback.