The Wrong Number by R.L. Stine

The Wrong Number

Fear Street #5

R.L. Stine

176 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction childrens horror young adult mysterious tense fast-paced
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It begins as an innocent prank: Deena Martinson and her best friend, Jade Smith, make sexy phone calls to the boys from school. But Deena’s half-brother, Chuck, catches them in the act and threatens to tell their parents—unless the girls let him i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 617 reviews

Moods

mysterious 71%
tense 58%
dark 43%
adventurous 23%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 17%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 67% | A mix: 25% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.43

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