Why I'm Afraid of Bees
Why I'm Afraid of Bees
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionContemporary
2005
YA
7-12 years
570L
Super Short Summary
Why I'm Afraid of Bees by R.L. Stine follows a person named Gary, who feels insignificant and wants to change his life. After a mishap with an experiment intended to swap bodies with another person, Gary accidentally switches places with a bee. He faces challenges as he navigates life in a bee's body while seeking to return to normal.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Humorous
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Why I'm Afraid of Bees by R.L. Stine offers a unique premise appreciated for its creativity and humor. While some readers find the body-swap story engaging and inventive, others feel the characters lack depth and the plot is predictable. Fans of the Goosebumps series enjoy the book's light, accessible thrill aimed at younger audiences.
Who Should Read Why I'm Afraid of Bees?
A reader who would enjoy Why I'm Afraid of Bees by R.L. Stine likely appreciates middle-grade horror and adventure, similar to fans of Goosebumps and The Tales from the Haunted Mansion. They enjoy thrilling, supernatural elements, with a touch of humor and relatable protagonists facing unusual, creepy situations.
7,147 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
144
Novel • Fiction
•
Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionContemporary
2005
YA
7-12 years
570L
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