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Goosebumps #38
Il mostro delle nevi a Pasadena
IL MOSTRO SI STIRÒ E RUGGÌ MINACCIOSAMENTE.
Poi si chinò su di noi, ci afferrò per i piumini con le possenti manacce e ci sollevò. Ci avvicinò al suo faccione. Alla sua bocca enorme... Era pronto a divorarci!
Mi dibattei, ma il mostro era troppo forte. Cominciai a prenderlo a pugni sul petto e scalcia come un forsennato. Lui, però, sembrava non sentire assolutamente niente.
Poi si chinò su di noi, ci afferrò per i piumini con le possenti manacce e ci sollevò. Ci avvicinò al suo faccione. Alla sua bocca enorme... Era pronto a divorarci!
Mi dibattei, ma il mostro era troppo forte. Cominciai a prenderlo a pugni sul petto e scalcia come un forsennato. Lui, però, sembrava non sentire assolutamente niente.
158 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1995
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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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January 17, 2020
The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena is a canonical work of Goosebumps. It juxtaposes California-raised youths against the raw elements of Alaskan tundra, and a beast that is the embodiment of dangerous desire. "All my life, I've wanted to see snow," begins Jordan. Then, once confronted with the horrors of wish-fulfillment, "I don't deserve to die - just because I want to see snow!"
Like a Euripides tragedy, however, it is not enough for the sun-dwellers to narrowly escape with their lives. They must conquer, must prove their ambitions worthy. So they pluck the snow monster from its source and bring it home.
In an unexpectedly thematic climax, the manifestation of elemental longing usurps what they hold dear. Pasadena pools, towering palm trees and the luxury of warmth--all taken for granted, all destroyed.
By some miracle, the kids survive. But there's nothing to show for it and the sin of their greed lives on, spreading itself insidiously, like a plague.
Like a Euripides tragedy, however, it is not enough for the sun-dwellers to narrowly escape with their lives. They must conquer, must prove their ambitions worthy. So they pluck the snow monster from its source and bring it home.
In an unexpectedly thematic climax, the manifestation of elemental longing usurps what they hold dear. Pasadena pools, towering palm trees and the luxury of warmth--all taken for granted, all destroyed.
By some miracle, the kids survive. But there's nothing to show for it and the sin of their greed lives on, spreading itself insidiously, like a plague.
October 21, 2018
#38 "He's no fun in the sun!"
Jordan and Nicole are brother and sister. They live in sunny Pasadena. but they're tired of the hot weather and never having a true winter with snow. so when their father gets called to Alaska to photograph a mysterious creature found up there they are happy to tag along for the ride. But when they end up getting chased by The Abominable Snowman things get a little hairy!
Jordan and Nicole are brother and sister. They live in sunny Pasadena. but they're tired of the hot weather and never having a true winter with snow. so when their father gets called to Alaska to photograph a mysterious creature found up there they are happy to tag along for the ride. But when they end up getting chased by The Abominable Snowman things get a little hairy!
December 29, 2022
3.25
Well his fur is brown not white (the cover) and the ending just kinda abruptly stopped but over-all it kept my interest and was fun. If I didn't know it's a Goosebumps book I mighta been scared about the characters lives. Not my favorite by far but, I enjoyed it.
Well his fur is brown not white (the cover) and the ending just kinda abruptly stopped but over-all it kept my interest and was fun. If I didn't know it's a Goosebumps book I mighta been scared about the characters lives. Not my favorite by far but, I enjoyed it.
November 12, 2012
The entire series is corny, silly, far from scary, and bordering on stupid. But it's ADDICTIVE. It's a genuinely amusing series. Good for kicking back and relaxing.
October 22, 2023
The Abominable SnowMan Of Pasadena
5/10
I hate the ending but I love it when Goosebumps books take place in other places than America.
5/10
I hate the ending but I love it when Goosebumps books take place in other places than America.
May 24, 2020
Pasadena is no place for the abominable snowman. And the residents are not at all ready for snow... especially when it makes snowballs that won't melt. I enjoyed the first 3/4 of this when they were going to find the abominable snowman more than the end where they brought him back to Pasadena. Still a fun read - 3 stars
November 3, 2020
4 stars
I enjoy this book because it was truly entertaining. This is one of my favorites authors.
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I enjoy this book because it was truly entertaining. This is one of my favorites authors.
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December 31, 2021
I spent a month re-reading all 62 original Goosebumps books to see if they still hold up today, you can check out my 3.5 hour vlog here: https://youtu.be/2C73xc1FS5o
You can also check out my entire ranking of the original Goosebumps books where I review them from worst to best here: https://youtu.be/lBfaxCOwAnA
You can also check out my entire ranking of the original Goosebumps books where I review them from worst to best here: https://youtu.be/lBfaxCOwAnA
September 19, 2024
Λίγο αφελές για τα γούστα μου, ακόμα κι αν μιλάμε για ένα παιδικό βιβλίο. Βέβαια, βασίζεται σε έναν ιδιαίτερα δημοφιλή κι εμπορικό θρύλο, αλλά αυτό δεν στέκεται αρκετό από μόνο του για να στηρίξει το όλο εγχείρημα που κάπου μοιάζει να χάνει.
May 10, 2016
My son loved it but it ended kind of abruptly.
May 7, 2020
I truly felt as if I were in the tundra freezing my butt off the entire time I read this! I rate "The Abominable Snowman in Pasadena" 4.5 stars.
December 1, 2022
This was mildly entertaining. I felt like it took a while to get there, but the idea was fun and even had a cool twist with the snowballs. Unfortunately though, the ending was whack. The story stopped so abruptly and it felt like there should have been more.
January 26, 2025
I’m doing a full series reread and this one had me cracking up. This particular line had me laughing pretty hard, “This is no time for biology lessons, Nicole.” Oh the love between a brother and sister lol. On another note, I’d love to have my own abominable snowman.
The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena follows a brother and sister on a trip with their father to Alaska. He’s there to prove this “Abominable Snowman” exists and to hopefully capture some photos to feature in his magazine article. It turns out that he’s very real and the family secures it brings it back home with them in California. What could possibly go wrong?
The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena follows a brother and sister on a trip with their father to Alaska. He’s there to prove this “Abominable Snowman” exists and to hopefully capture some photos to feature in his magazine article. It turns out that he’s very real and the family secures it brings it back home with them in California. What could possibly go wrong?
December 7, 2025
Title:The Abominable Snowman Of Pasadena
What I thought of this book as a kid:I actually have a little bit of fond memories with The Abbanable Snowman Of Pasadena.I remember going to Wal-Mart with some friends and seeing this giant billboard full of Goosebumps books.I remember picking This book and I want to say The Ghost Next Door.I could be wrong though,because I also have a vague memory of getting How I Got My Shrunken Head and finding it later ironic that they were both numericly next to each other in the Goosebumps series.If this is the one I chose with The Ghost Next Door,I chose this one,because I didn't know anything about it.I knew about The Ghost Next Door from my friend.I also remember vaguely this friend having this book he rented from his library.I remember it being hardcover and the cover being pretty nostalgic.As far as the actual book goes,I remember staying home from school thinking it was just ok.I remember the Abominable Snowman fake out at the beginning and magic snow and trail mix.
Plot:This book follows Jordan and Nicole,two siblings,they live in Pasadena California and they have never seen snow.They are currently living with their divorced dad.They are going to go stay with their mother in the Summer,but she doesn't have furniture,so they can't stay there.Their dad is a photographer and he is trying to develop pictured of these brown bears,but Jordan pulls a practical joke on him.He takes pictures of his teddy bears.He does eventually find the real pictures.His dad is okay with this and likes his jokes.We get to know Nicole and shes a braniac and they have the typical sibling rivalry.They do get scenes later that are nice though.The kids decide to go on a bike ride so they carry their bikes to their friend Laurens house.They go back to their bikes and notice the bikes handlebars and stuff are put on wrong.It turns out this is a prank from the Miller twins.They chase Jordan,Nicole and Lauren with water guns.We learn a little later that Jordan and Nicole's dad gets invited to go to Alaska to see this Abominable Snowman that people have been seeing.The kids have to go,because they can't find a babysitter.They get to Iknek,the town of Alaska they will be staying at.On the plane is where Jordan claims to see the snowman,but its a polar bear statue representing the town.They meet this guy named Arthur,who is their guide.They stop for food and they bring up the snowman.They ask questions about him and Arthur doesn't say much.They start to the cabin they will be staying in.Arthur has sled dogs that drag Jordan and Nicole's dad's Trunk full of supplies.We do get to hear about some things that the Snowman allegedly did.He apparently stole a dog and some people went missing.The kids start throwing snowballs at eachother and Jordan falls into a hole with snow surrounding it.He gets saved by their dad and Arthur.They get to the cabin and the next day they see footprints.It turns out to be a prank from Jordan.They end up going out agian and they get near some woods and the dogs refuse to get close to the woods.Their dad tries to make the dogs go further,but Arthur tells him that he is upsetting the dogs,so they turn to head back.The dad ends up going to see this frozen stream the kids mention and Arthur leaves them alone.The kids go out chasing him and end up getting lost in a snowstorm.They fall in another crevice,and Nicole Screams causing an avalanche.They find a little cave and inside the cave they find the snowman.He is inside a block of ice frozen solid.They are trying to find a way put when the ice begins to Crack and the Snowman bursts out.He grabs the kids and takes Nicole's backpack and pulls out trail mix and eats it.Jordan throws his trailmix at him and he eats it as well.He grabs both kids and slides this boulder out of the way and carries the kids out of the cave.He hears dogs barking so he drops them.They get back to the cabin and let their dad know about the snowman.The kids show him the cave and he's frozen agian.The dad decides he wants to steal the Snowman and bring it home because photographs aren't enough.He climbs in the cave saws the ice where it can fit in the trunk and he gets one sled dog to help him.The kids stay at the bottom to help lift the creature.Jordan sneaks in a couple of snowballs in the trunk with the snowman.The dad radios a helicopter and they all leave back home.The last twenty or so pages of this book is something.The kids are back in the heat and they sneak the snowballs put of the trunk and begin throwing them, but it freezes the trees and ground.I'm not going to say much more about this,because this is the end.
What I thought about this book as an adult:I am very torn on this book.The beginning and ending were very different.I didn't love the beginning.I found it very boring and the characters pretty annoying.The middle portion was slow,but cozy and fun.When they find the snowman's cave,it actually gets pretty intense.The build up to the snowman was also done nicely.I also enjoyed the dread when the kids got lost after Arthur left them.As far as some negatives.The beginning had nothing for me.The dad was questionable.He left his kids in a cave try to help him lift a supposedly deadly creature.He also steals the creature and I find it funny that he says he wants to make sure he goes some place safe,while he keeps him sealed in a trunk.I give The Abominable Snowman Of Pasadena a four out of five stars.I kinda feel like it's slightly above a three.
What I thought of this book as a kid:I actually have a little bit of fond memories with The Abbanable Snowman Of Pasadena.I remember going to Wal-Mart with some friends and seeing this giant billboard full of Goosebumps books.I remember picking This book and I want to say The Ghost Next Door.I could be wrong though,because I also have a vague memory of getting How I Got My Shrunken Head and finding it later ironic that they were both numericly next to each other in the Goosebumps series.If this is the one I chose with The Ghost Next Door,I chose this one,because I didn't know anything about it.I knew about The Ghost Next Door from my friend.I also remember vaguely this friend having this book he rented from his library.I remember it being hardcover and the cover being pretty nostalgic.As far as the actual book goes,I remember staying home from school thinking it was just ok.I remember the Abominable Snowman fake out at the beginning and magic snow and trail mix.
Plot:This book follows Jordan and Nicole,two siblings,they live in Pasadena California and they have never seen snow.They are currently living with their divorced dad.They are going to go stay with their mother in the Summer,but she doesn't have furniture,so they can't stay there.Their dad is a photographer and he is trying to develop pictured of these brown bears,but Jordan pulls a practical joke on him.He takes pictures of his teddy bears.He does eventually find the real pictures.His dad is okay with this and likes his jokes.We get to know Nicole and shes a braniac and they have the typical sibling rivalry.They do get scenes later that are nice though.The kids decide to go on a bike ride so they carry their bikes to their friend Laurens house.They go back to their bikes and notice the bikes handlebars and stuff are put on wrong.It turns out this is a prank from the Miller twins.They chase Jordan,Nicole and Lauren with water guns.We learn a little later that Jordan and Nicole's dad gets invited to go to Alaska to see this Abominable Snowman that people have been seeing.The kids have to go,because they can't find a babysitter.They get to Iknek,the town of Alaska they will be staying at.On the plane is where Jordan claims to see the snowman,but its a polar bear statue representing the town.They meet this guy named Arthur,who is their guide.They stop for food and they bring up the snowman.They ask questions about him and Arthur doesn't say much.They start to the cabin they will be staying in.Arthur has sled dogs that drag Jordan and Nicole's dad's Trunk full of supplies.We do get to hear about some things that the Snowman allegedly did.He apparently stole a dog and some people went missing.The kids start throwing snowballs at eachother and Jordan falls into a hole with snow surrounding it.He gets saved by their dad and Arthur.They get to the cabin and the next day they see footprints.It turns out to be a prank from Jordan.They end up going out agian and they get near some woods and the dogs refuse to get close to the woods.Their dad tries to make the dogs go further,but Arthur tells him that he is upsetting the dogs,so they turn to head back.The dad ends up going to see this frozen stream the kids mention and Arthur leaves them alone.The kids go out chasing him and end up getting lost in a snowstorm.They fall in another crevice,and Nicole Screams causing an avalanche.They find a little cave and inside the cave they find the snowman.He is inside a block of ice frozen solid.They are trying to find a way put when the ice begins to Crack and the Snowman bursts out.He grabs the kids and takes Nicole's backpack and pulls out trail mix and eats it.Jordan throws his trailmix at him and he eats it as well.He grabs both kids and slides this boulder out of the way and carries the kids out of the cave.He hears dogs barking so he drops them.They get back to the cabin and let their dad know about the snowman.The kids show him the cave and he's frozen agian.The dad decides he wants to steal the Snowman and bring it home because photographs aren't enough.He climbs in the cave saws the ice where it can fit in the trunk and he gets one sled dog to help him.The kids stay at the bottom to help lift the creature.Jordan sneaks in a couple of snowballs in the trunk with the snowman.The dad radios a helicopter and they all leave back home.The last twenty or so pages of this book is something.The kids are back in the heat and they sneak the snowballs put of the trunk and begin throwing them, but it freezes the trees and ground.I'm not going to say much more about this,because this is the end.
What I thought about this book as an adult:I am very torn on this book.The beginning and ending were very different.I didn't love the beginning.I found it very boring and the characters pretty annoying.The middle portion was slow,but cozy and fun.When they find the snowman's cave,it actually gets pretty intense.The build up to the snowman was also done nicely.I also enjoyed the dread when the kids got lost after Arthur left them.As far as some negatives.The beginning had nothing for me.The dad was questionable.He left his kids in a cave try to help him lift a supposedly deadly creature.He also steals the creature and I find it funny that he says he wants to make sure he goes some place safe,while he keeps him sealed in a trunk.I give The Abominable Snowman Of Pasadena a four out of five stars.I kinda feel like it's slightly above a three.
March 8, 2020
Das war ein nettes Häppchen für zwischendurch. Ich gebe 3,5 Sterne. Es ist eher ein Kinderbuch, mit schönen, kurzen Kapiteln, die auch oft mit nem Cliffhanger enden, sodass man wissen möchte, wie es weitergeht.
Einen Abzug gibt es, weil ich noch einige offene Fragen habe. Warum hat Arthur die Familie allein gelassen? Was ist mit den verschwundenen Menschen passiert? Was hat es mit dem magischen Schnee auf sich und wieso gefriert der Schneemensch immer wieder? Und wo ist er jetzt hin?
Einen Abzug gibt es, weil ich noch einige offene Fragen habe. Warum hat Arthur die Familie allein gelassen? Was ist mit den verschwundenen Menschen passiert? Was hat es mit dem magischen Schnee auf sich und wieso gefriert der Schneemensch immer wieder? Und wo ist er jetzt hin?
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March 29, 2025
Definitely one of my faves! I wish there was a part 2.
April 29, 2015
Well, THAT was weird. o.O But in a good way, I think. This is less of a horror story and more an adventure story, I'd say.
Jordan and Nicole Blake have never seen snow. They've spent their whole lives in sunny Pasadena, California. They try to imagine snow - but can't. Their father is a renowned photographer - and he's called off on assignment to track down an abominable snowman which has been spotted in Alaska. Since the kids' babysitter is not available, he's taking them with him.
Stunned and thrilled at the sight of snow, practical joker Jordan and know-it-all Nicole are having the time of their lives in the frozen North. Until Jordan falls into a crevasse. Until they have to hike 10 miles to the outpost abandoned cabin they're staying at. Until their truculent and near-mute guide takes off with the dog, the sled, and the equipment, leaving them stranded.
Until they find a remote cave where a giant, ferocious-looking abominable snowman stands - encased in ice...
...
This book is fun. Two tanned, blonde California kids are like fish out of water in the frigid snow covered fields of Alaska. Add a mysterious abominable snowman to the mix, and well - you're in for a ride - that's for sure!
This book is rather nutty and takes some twists you don't expect, but this didn't annoy me. Instead it felt like a fun adventure, a wild romp. Everyone - the characters, the readers - are having a great time.
...
Tl;dr - A fun adventure story. Ice, cold, snow, and glaciers on one side - sun, sand, chlorine, and palm trees on the other!
P.S. The children have divorced parents. I don't think I've seen that before in a Goosebumps novel.
Jordan and Nicole Blake have never seen snow. They've spent their whole lives in sunny Pasadena, California. They try to imagine snow - but can't. Their father is a renowned photographer - and he's called off on assignment to track down an abominable snowman which has been spotted in Alaska. Since the kids' babysitter is not available, he's taking them with him.
Stunned and thrilled at the sight of snow, practical joker Jordan and know-it-all Nicole are having the time of their lives in the frozen North. Until Jordan falls into a crevasse. Until they have to hike 10 miles to the outpost abandoned cabin they're staying at. Until their truculent and near-mute guide takes off with the dog, the sled, and the equipment, leaving them stranded.
Until they find a remote cave where a giant, ferocious-looking abominable snowman stands - encased in ice...
...
This book is fun. Two tanned, blonde California kids are like fish out of water in the frigid snow covered fields of Alaska. Add a mysterious abominable snowman to the mix, and well - you're in for a ride - that's for sure!
This book is rather nutty and takes some twists you don't expect, but this didn't annoy me. Instead it felt like a fun adventure, a wild romp. Everyone - the characters, the readers - are having a great time.
...
Tl;dr - A fun adventure story. Ice, cold, snow, and glaciers on one side - sun, sand, chlorine, and palm trees on the other!
P.S. The children have divorced parents. I don't think I've seen that before in a Goosebumps novel.
December 15, 2008
An atrocious mess.
Jordan Blake and his sister Nicole live in California, and they're sick of the good weather. Their dad is a photographer who is easily distressed by Jordan's weak pranks.
Their dad goes to Alaska to search for the abominable snowman, and he figures it'd be a good idea to take his kids along with him.
Well, surprise, it wasn't.
Basically there's no way I can describe how truly terrible this book is without going into the ending, and I'm not going to do that. But rest assured that it makes no sense whatsoever. Not even in the kind-of-funny absurd way Goosebumps sometimes manages to pull off. It's rather sad, because it easily could've gone in another direction.
Jordan Blake and his sister Nicole live in California, and they're sick of the good weather. Their dad is a photographer who is easily distressed by Jordan's weak pranks.
Their dad goes to Alaska to search for the abominable snowman, and he figures it'd be a good idea to take his kids along with him.
Well, surprise, it wasn't.
Basically there's no way I can describe how truly terrible this book is without going into the ending, and I'm not going to do that. But rest assured that it makes no sense whatsoever. Not even in the kind-of-funny absurd way Goosebumps sometimes manages to pull off. It's rather sad, because it easily could've gone in another direction.
July 26, 2017
I've jumped slightly ahead on my Goosebumps re-reads as this book was being covered on 'Teen Creeps Podcast'.
I must confess that at the midway point of the series I don't really remember these books aswell, so was interested to see how this story played out.
Firstly I found both the title and cover to be slightly spoilery, but the story does jump around in locations, I did find some of the cliffhangers to be a little dumb and it's soon obvious that most are just 'pranks'.
Neither the best or the worst I've encountered again, a solidly enjoyable enough story.
I must confess that at the midway point of the series I don't really remember these books aswell, so was interested to see how this story played out.
Firstly I found both the title and cover to be slightly spoilery, but the story does jump around in locations, I did find some of the cliffhangers to be a little dumb and it's soon obvious that most are just 'pranks'.
Neither the best or the worst I've encountered again, a solidly enjoyable enough story.
June 2, 2021
Can't say I was a huge fan of this one. Everything bad that happened was basically because Jordan and Nicole have a terrible father. He brings his kids to this dangerous tundra, he leaves them alone in this dangerous tundra, he literally tells the kids it's worth the risk if the snowman hurts them, and then leaves the kids alone with the snowman while he's off talking to tv producers about his amazing discovery (you know, the one the kids made?)
I'm all for cheesy monster stories, but the father really rubbed me the wrong way to the point that I couldn't enjoy this one
I'm all for cheesy monster stories, but the father really rubbed me the wrong way to the point that I couldn't enjoy this one
October 16, 2013
Currently rereading my original Goosebumps collection
I iked this one until R. L. Stine ruined the ending by changing the plot and making it about 'magic snow'. I wanted more of the snowman! Also, this cover is fairy misleading. This book is not about The Abominable Snowman wreaking havoc across California. Not an entirely bad book, but could've focused more on the plot with the snowman.
Read from October 15, 2013 - October 15, 2013
I iked this one until R. L. Stine ruined the ending by changing the plot and making it about 'magic snow'. I wanted more of the snowman! Also, this cover is fairy misleading. This book is not about The Abominable Snowman wreaking havoc across California. Not an entirely bad book, but could've focused more on the plot with the snowman.
Read from October 15, 2013 - October 15, 2013
September 10, 2014
So what the hell was going on with the snowman? Was he an animal or did he used to be human? Why did he love trail mix so much? Why was he so helpful with the kids? And where the hell did he go when he ran off in Pasadena? My guess is that he's dead from overheating since R.L. Stine didn't bother to give me a proper ending.
June 14, 2016
За първи път чета книга тази поредица и ми беше приятно. Ако трябва да бъда честна, имах доста по-големи очаквания и ми се искаше да има малко повече действие.
Идеална поредица за деца от възрастовата група 8-11 :)
Идеална поредица за деца от възрастовата група 8-11 :)
January 4, 2023
I loved it!
Though most of the story was happening in snow and ice but still it was exciting
The Snowman was not scary and cruel like the way they pictured it in the movie and that was weird
I loved the ending actually because the twins deserved it.
Though most of the story was happening in snow and ice but still it was exciting
The Snowman was not scary and cruel like the way they pictured it in the movie and that was weird
I loved the ending actually because the twins deserved it.
March 23, 2024
Some of the Goosebumps books are kind of whacky, but this one really takes the cake.
The snowman is weird. The science is non-existent. There’s some magical snowball powers… I don’t know wtf was going on.
But the only question that matters is, did I have fun?
And the answer is yes. I did have fun.
So four stars. Not my favorite goosebumps ever but not the worst. On to the next.
The snowman is weird. The science is non-existent. There’s some magical snowball powers… I don’t know wtf was going on.
But the only question that matters is, did I have fun?
And the answer is yes. I did have fun.
So four stars. Not my favorite goosebumps ever but not the worst. On to the next.
January 25, 2025
This was a solid Goosebumps book! I found the characters to be very likable which made for a pleasant, entertaining, and silly story. Not very spooky but that didn’t bother me, it was still unique and fun to read!
August 29, 2021
Although the denizens of the Goosebumps universe range in brattiness, their poor decision making is consistently high in every book. The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena is a bit of a misnomer considering the majority of the book takes place in Alaska. The family is sent to the 49th state to capture evidence of the mythological creature. The children bickered and goofed off while walking through a perilous conditions. It's hard to enjoy these books when the kids are such dummies, but I feel it evens out when their main adversary is super rad. I like the beasties such as the midnight scarecrows, evil puppets, and giant preying mantises. Luckily, the snow baby superseded the children's dumb bunny antics. This ranks lower on my Goosebumps collection, but at least it's an iconic title to finally have read. I am working through my double boxset of Goosebumps I got from Ollie's. My new library thankfully has all the digital versions and I can continue in my quest to complete the series. I gotta pack some TicTacs for the next volume, Vampire Breath!
January 26, 2022
This was a decent story but fell short at the ending. The ending felt mediocre and rushed. It was just ok.
December 28, 2024
I still don't know how I feel. I mostly just feel so sorry for the abominable snowman getting ripped out of his natural habitat for no reason. It's not very scary but has a cool, interesting setting.
November 21, 2020
Jordan and Nicole's dad is a photographer who has gotten hired to fly to Alaska in order to attempt to locate and photograph the mythical Abominable Snowman. For some reason, the dad thinks it will be okay for the kids to tag along (a "Mrs. Hitchens" is unavailable, and their mom isn't mentioned after the first chapter). It's a lazy setup (Why not just make the dad a hobbyist photographer and have them take a family vacation, for example?), but I let it slide.
Everyone's reactions to each event were highly unrealistic, but I gave R. L. Stine a pass on all of those as well. I was even willing to forgive him for titling the book "The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena" even though they don't return to California with the Abominable Snowman until chapter 24 (out of 29). The non-melting snow was a cool twist, one that I thought was going to enable the monster to wreak havoc freely, but was instead abandoned in favor for a significantly less-satisfying plot point: .
Even if I had read this as a child I would've felt disappointed.
Everyone's reactions to each event were highly unrealistic, but I gave R. L. Stine a pass on all of those as well. I was even willing to forgive him for titling the book "The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena" even though they don't return to California with the Abominable Snowman until chapter 24 (out of 29). The non-melting snow was a cool twist, one that I thought was going to enable the monster to wreak havoc freely, but was instead abandoned in favor for a significantly less-satisfying plot point: .
Even if I had read this as a child I would've felt disappointed.
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