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Three Faces of Me
When Ira Fishman wins a prize in the machine outside a candy store, he’s disappointed it’s not the squirt gun he had his eye on. The little black plastic box looks like a camera, but when Ira presses the green button on top, nothing happens.
After dinner that night, Ira can’t believe what he sees in his a boy with the same clothes—and face—as Ira! He tries to get this second Ira to leave, but it’s no use. Deciding to have a little fun, Ira makes the boy go to school in his place—but it’s a disaster. The new Ira isn’t good at math like the real Ira, and he’s horrible at softball. Worst of all, he plays with the girls during recess! Ira’s clone is ruining his rep—fast. And when a third Ira shows up, Ira number one has to find a way to make the others disappear for good before his whole world is turned upside down. But how do you get rid of yourself?
After dinner that night, Ira can’t believe what he sees in his a boy with the same clothes—and face—as Ira! He tries to get this second Ira to leave, but it’s no use. Deciding to have a little fun, Ira makes the boy go to school in his place—but it’s a disaster. The new Ira isn’t good at math like the real Ira, and he’s horrible at softball. Worst of all, he plays with the girls during recess! Ira’s clone is ruining his rep—fast. And when a third Ira shows up, Ira number one has to find a way to make the others disappear for good before his whole world is turned upside down. But how do you get rid of yourself?
87 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 13, 2012
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R.L. Stine
1,679 books18.6k followersRobert Lawrence Stine known as R. L. Stine and Jovial Bob Stine, is an American novelist and writer, well known for targeting younger audiences. Stine, who is often called the Stephen King of children's literature, is the author of dozens of popular horror fiction novellas, including the books in the Goosebumps, Rotten School, Mostly Ghostly, The Nightmare Room and Fear Street series.
R. L. Stine began his writing career when he was nine years old, and today he has achieved the position of the bestselling children's author in history. In the early 1990s, Stine was catapulted to fame when he wrote the unprecedented, bestselling Goosebumps® series, which sold more than 250 million copies and became a worldwide multimedia phenomenon. His other major series, Fear Street, has over 80 million copies sold.
Stine has received numerous awards of recognition, including several Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards and Disney Adventures Kids' Choice Awards, and he has been selected by kids as one of their favorite authors in the NEA's Read Across America program. He lives in New York, NY.
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R. L. Stine began his writing career when he was nine years old, and today he has achieved the position of the bestselling children's author in history. In the early 1990s, Stine was catapulted to fame when he wrote the unprecedented, bestselling Goosebumps® series, which sold more than 250 million copies and became a worldwide multimedia phenomenon. His other major series, Fear Street, has over 80 million copies sold.
Stine has received numerous awards of recognition, including several Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards and Disney Adventures Kids' Choice Awards, and he has been selected by kids as one of their favorite authors in the NEA's Read Across America program. He lives in New York, NY.
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November 20, 2022
“Ever think it might be nice to have two of you? You know, somehow magically split yourself into two people?”
“It was a little black box made of plastic.”
“I decided that having a double might not be so bad. In fact, having a double could be a great thing!”
This was a super fun, extremely quick read. Nothing scary at all and that was okay. It was just a good story that entertained. The writing was not the best, admittedly, and it could have been fleshed out more. But I liked it.
“It was a little black box made of plastic.”
“I decided that having a double might not be so bad. In fact, having a double could be a great thing!”
This was a super fun, extremely quick read. Nothing scary at all and that was okay. It was just a good story that entertained. The writing was not the best, admittedly, and it could have been fleshed out more. But I liked it.
September 17, 2018
Wow, this book will grip you from the very first page. It was packed with adventure and had may twists and turns. This book will definitely leave you with a chill in your spine from the king of creepy. Amazing work!
October 1, 2018
"Ever think it might be nice to have two of you? You know, somehow magically split yourself into two people?"
One day, Ira Fishman wins a little plastic box that looks like a camera but doesn't seem to work. Only it turns out, the "camera" somehow duplicated him, and now there's two of him. He has to deal with the fallout of this throughout the book and figure out how to un-do it before it's too late.
This was a nice little scary story for kids. I think it's suitable for kids even as young as five and a good introduction to the horror genre without being too scary.
When I first picked up (for free! thanks to Kindle Unlimited), I thought it was a Goosebumps book, but turns out it's not. It's for an even younger audience I think, but I still enjoyed listening to the audiobook while driving well enough.
One day, Ira Fishman wins a little plastic box that looks like a camera but doesn't seem to work. Only it turns out, the "camera" somehow duplicated him, and now there's two of him. He has to deal with the fallout of this throughout the book and figure out how to un-do it before it's too late.
This was a nice little scary story for kids. I think it's suitable for kids even as young as five and a good introduction to the horror genre without being too scary.
When I first picked up (for free! thanks to Kindle Unlimited), I thought it was a Goosebumps book, but turns out it's not. It's for an even younger audience I think, but I still enjoyed listening to the audiobook while driving well enough.
November 25, 2024
Being a reprint of the story “The Adventures of Me, Myself, and I,” this book is one of the six novella stories from the infamous unnamed series. This one, like I said, has been debunked for being a Goosebumps story. It has nothing to do with the brand, but was repurposed and retitled to be rereleased. And here we are, and it’s fine. The concept is the most fine thing ever, the story is entertaining enough, the characters are good, and the three-of-you idea is utilized decently well. Plus, good ending. But it’s a bit repetitive and the defeat of the clones is really weak. Also, not a lot happens. Overall, 6.5/10. Not a very good or very bad one at all, just fine.
February 4, 2024
It was not bad, however it felt short, rushed and hanging there with a light, superficial plotline. It could be so much better. It's not about the targeted audience but I felt like Stine didn't use their all potential in this book.
The same plot with a different process was handled in another series of the author. It was much better.
My favourite line from the book is "I yelled to me and me." It made me laugh instantly.
Ira was being sly at the end. It was cute and an expected behaviour from him.
The same plot with a different process was handled in another series of the author. It was much better.
My favourite line from the book is "I yelled to me and me." It made me laugh instantly.
Ira was being sly at the end. It was cute and an expected behaviour from him.
October 3, 2018
Three Faces Of Me
3.5/5 stars
This was a very quick, fun little read. It was admittedly predictable but it satisfied a little of the Halloween fill I want to obtain this month. Plus it had a happy ending this time! I adore RL Stine and like to make sure I read at least one of his books every October. I would recommend if you're a fan of his Goosebumps series (which who isn't)
3.5/5 stars
This was a very quick, fun little read. It was admittedly predictable but it satisfied a little of the Halloween fill I want to obtain this month. Plus it had a happy ending this time! I adore RL Stine and like to make sure I read at least one of his books every October. I would recommend if you're a fan of his Goosebumps series (which who isn't)
July 9, 2020
RL Stine is the master of creepy stories that leave you cringing and looking around your shoulder at the end. In the good way. I've been binge-reading him as a writer/wannabe published author, to get my plotting tighter.
January 12, 2022
So easily and entertaining
I find every single Stine's book so easily and entertaining to read and listen to; three faces of Me is not the exception. Looking forward to reading the next new titles. 😀
I find every single Stine's book so easily and entertaining to read and listen to; three faces of Me is not the exception. Looking forward to reading the next new titles. 😀
September 3, 2023
I enjoyed this R.L. Stine book. It wasn’t scary to me but then again the target audience is kids and not 40 something’s lol. Ira was a trip and I’m glad he figured out how to use the extra hims to his advantage.
November 14, 2018
Good read. Typical of what one would expect from RL Stine. Even the twist that even I didn't see coming. Fans already know what to expect so not much to say but enjoy.
October 13, 2021
Quite a funny read, perfect to start Halloween mood. Can you imagine having a double of you?
December 11, 2022
Very clever, but I wish it had been longer!
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January 17, 2023Good little read, RL Stine always has some good small reads!
March 30, 2023
A little disappointed. I was hoping for mischief and .mystery.
July 18, 2024
That was short. But fun.. that is all.
August 5, 2024
Cute, quick & predictable 🤷♂️
October 15, 2024
That was great! I especially loved the end. I couldn't help but laugh.
March 3, 2025
Another quick fun read. 2 R.L. Stine books in one day and both had characters who didn’t like poached eggs haha
May 20, 2025
Predictable and not scary… one of the worst Stine’s works imo
September 12, 2018
Such a good book
I loved this book it was great I so thankful that my grandmother showed me this book I love it
I loved this book it was great I so thankful that my grandmother showed me this book I love it
February 17, 2017
Funny book!
My grandson and I had fun reading this together. We had a good time talking about having a double and what we would do.
My grandson and I had fun reading this together. We had a good time talking about having a double and what we would do.
February 24, 2014
The Three Faces of Me was about a little kid named Ira Fishman and his little brother getting a magical box that they got from a game, but thinks its a camera. When Ira pressed the button his life changed for ever.
Little did Ira know in the beginning its not a camera. It all starts when Ira walks back into his room from getting a snack with his little brother and shes something unusual. It shocks Ira at first then he kind of get use to it. He took advantage of this magical thing that happen to him. He everything that he wanted without really doing any thing that other kids had to do. Ira didn't have to do choirs or any homework.
Ira makes a mistake in his decision to do what he thinks is a good idea. This idea backs firers on him in a way that he didn't expect to happen. Then to his surprise another magical thing happens to him which takes his life to another level.
Little did Ira know in the beginning its not a camera. It all starts when Ira walks back into his room from getting a snack with his little brother and shes something unusual. It shocks Ira at first then he kind of get use to it. He took advantage of this magical thing that happen to him. He everything that he wanted without really doing any thing that other kids had to do. Ira didn't have to do choirs or any homework.
Ira makes a mistake in his decision to do what he thinks is a good idea. This idea backs firers on him in a way that he didn't expect to happen. Then to his surprise another magical thing happens to him which takes his life to another level.
September 28, 2015
Source: I read this book via Kindle Unlimited.
Cost: Free
Title: The Three Faces of Me
Genre: Middle Grade Horror
Author: RL Stine
Overall Rating: 3.5 stars
When Ira wins a little black box from a grab machine, he isn't very happy. He especially isn't happy when he presses the button on it and nothing happens. Little did he know that he'd be going home to face his biggest problem ever. Himself. Finding an identical clone to himself, who can't do maths, sitting in his room, he quickly has to decide if he can deal with this problem.
You know a book is good when so much of a story can fit so comfortably in less than 100 pages. I mean, who else could do it! No one, only Stine! This was a really enjoyable read and I'm glad I stumbled upon these Goosebumps-esque novellas.
Cost: Free
Title: The Three Faces of Me
Genre: Middle Grade Horror
Author: RL Stine
Overall Rating: 3.5 stars
When Ira wins a little black box from a grab machine, he isn't very happy. He especially isn't happy when he presses the button on it and nothing happens. Little did he know that he'd be going home to face his biggest problem ever. Himself. Finding an identical clone to himself, who can't do maths, sitting in his room, he quickly has to decide if he can deal with this problem.
You know a book is good when so much of a story can fit so comfortably in less than 100 pages. I mean, who else could do it! No one, only Stine! This was a really enjoyable read and I'm glad I stumbled upon these Goosebumps-esque novellas.
July 28, 2015
Another very easy kids book that is not overly scary, good for a 6-8th grade reading level.
August 14, 2015
Easy and fun, but simplistic with no character development or growth. Characters don't react coherently or consistently, which ultimately leaves the reader dissatisfied.
July 29, 2023
As a grown woman.... I shouldn't have stooped so low
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