Goosebumps Most Wanted Books in Order
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Goosebumps Most Wanted is a series of horror-themed novels that follow young protagonists confronting supernatural or bizarre threats, often tied to the Most Wanted list of terrifying characters. Each story is set in a small town or suburban environment, where ordinary kids encounter eerie phenomena, strange creatures, or malevolent figures that challenge their courage. The series emphasizes themes of fear, friendship, and overcoming the unknown, with a focus on characters who must navigate unsettling situations to restore normalcy.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon2012 · R. L. Stine
Jay Gardener can't seem to stay out of trouble, even after a fresh start in a new neighborhood, though he insists it isn't his fault that strange…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · R. L. Stine
As part of the Most Wanted list, this installment features Dr. Maniac, described as the strangest doctor of them all. When a group of comic book…
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Buy on AmazonGoosebumps Most Wanted - Frankenstein's Dog
2013 · R. L. Stine
Kat is reluctant to visit her uncle Vic Frankenstein due to rumors, but finds him a quiet, gentle scientist who builds robots with artificial…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · R. L. Stine
Noah Bienstock can't help being shy and nervous; he's always been like that. His best friend Lissa Gardener lives in the same building, but aside…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · R. L. Stine
Jack Stander is every parent's dream: he doesn't get into trouble, always does his homework, and never lies, and his teachers trust him completely.…
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Buy on AmazonGoosebumps Most Wanted - Creature Teacher - The Final Exam
2014 · R. L. Stine
Tommy's whole family is obsessed with "being the best," so he is sent to a special camp meant to make him into a "winner." At the camp, all the kids…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · R. L. Stine
Kate Welles wants the lead role in her school's Christmas play, The 12 Screams of Christmas, but her annoying "friend" Courtney keeps getting in the…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · R. L. Stine
Kenny Manzetti, the new kid in town, moves into an old house with his family to help care for his grandfather. Everyone in the neighborhood,…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · R. L. Stine
Ben and Jenny Renfro are terrified of puppets and don't know why. It's a fear the twins have shared for as long as they can remember, and they are…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · R. L. Stine
Ray Gordon likes the circus, and his uncle Theo, a performer at Koko's Klown Academy, invites him to join for the summer. His parents are reluctant…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · R. L. Stine
Scott Harmon is the kid most afraid of everything at his school, saved somewhat by his best friend Amanda Gold, though his younger sister delights in…
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Buy on AmazonGoosebumps Most Wanted - Lizard Of Oz
2016 · R. L. Stine
Kate Orton loves animals, especially unusual ones, so when she sees a pop-up ad for a lizard from Australia that can change its color like a…
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Buy on AmazonGoosebumps Most Wanted - The Haunter
2016 · R. L. Stine
Sammy Baker is a quiet, shy kid who wishes he were braver. On Halloween night he follows his friends to the abandoned Marple House, where just past…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · R. L. Stine
Kelli and Shawn Anderson are unhappy about moving to a new state, especially since their new home sits directly next to a giant swamp where their…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Goosebumps Most Wanted books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Planet Of The Lawn Gnomes”.
How many books are in the Goosebumps Most Wanted series?
We list 14 books by R. L. Stine , published between 2012–2016.
Where can I buy the Goosebumps Most Wanted books?
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