Pagineborn 1943 · Columbus, Ohio · also known as Robert Lawrence Stine
📖 Best for: Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14)
R. L. Stine books in order · Borrow free (Open Library & your library) · Free books like these
R. L. Stine is the author of Goosebumps, the spooky-but-safe series that has sold hundreds of millions of copies, and the teen series Fear Street.
New to R. L. Stine? Start with Welcome to Dead House.
R. L. Stine’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.
Most public libraries lend ebooks and audiobooks free with a library card — ask at the desk or sign up online.
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Welcome to Dead House is a great place to start; other favourites include Welcome to Dead House (Goosebumps #1), Night of the Living Dummy, Say Cheese and Die!.
R. L. Stine’s books are best for grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · grades 6–8 (ages 11–14).
R. L. Stine’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.
Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend R. L. Stine ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.