Books like Ghosts of Fear Street - The Bugman Lives! by Robert Lawrence Stine
When Janet’s careless mowing brushes across the ancient tombstone of the notorious Bugman, the earth awakens. Insects swarm in spectacular numbers, stalking her daily life and turning ordinary surroundings into a nightmare of crawling creatures.
The story explores how ancient grudges can surface in the modern world, blending a thriller of insects with ghostly vengeance. Readers will stay on edge as Janet battles the living remnants of a long‑dead pest‑control legend.
In this fun‑filled horror collection aimed at younger readers, the tension of a ticking clock meets the terror of an unseen swarm, making "Ghosts of Fear Street – The Bugman Lives!" a memorable addition to any child’s spooky library.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Robert Lawrence Stine
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