Book Summary –
The Haunted Car is a spooky and fast-paced entry in R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps Series 2000. The story follows Mitchell Moinian, a 12-year-old boy obsessed with cars. His dream comes true when he sneaks into a mysterious, sleek black car that his father has just bought from a creepy dealership. But the car isn’t just cool—it’s haunted. As soon as Mitchell enters, it locks him inside and starts driving on its own. The car, named “Mister Molten,” has a sinister mind and agenda of its own. What begins as a dream turns into a nightmare as Mitchell realizes the car wants to control him—or worse, replace him. Filled with eerie twists, suspenseful chases, and Stine's trademark mix of humor and horror, The Haunted Car delivers a thrilling ride for young readers who enjoy supernatural scares with a fun edge.
About the Author –
R.L. Stine (Robert Lawrence Stine) is an American author best known for creating the wildly popular Goosebumps series, which has sold over 400 million copies worldwide. Born in 1943 in Ohio, Stine began his career writing humor books before turning to horror fiction for children and teens. Often called the “Stephen King of children’s literature,” his works are known for their spooky but age-appropriate content, cliffhangers, and surprise endings. In addition to Goosebumps, he’s also written the Fear Street series and numerous standalone horror novels. Stine's storytelling has introduced generations of kids to the joys of reading through scary (but fun) tales that blend mystery, humor, and the supernatural.
