Books like My Friend Slappy by Robert Lawrence Stine
Barton Suggs, a school bully, has it rough. He has one friend, Lizzie Hellman. The school bullies are out to get him, and nobody believes him about it. After Barton gets pranked again, he's had enough! So when Barton brings Slappy to life, he's thrilled to find a new 'friend' that's willing to help him get revenge on the bullies. Slappy's never had someone like him before. Will Barton's new Best Friend Forever end up his Worst Nightmare Ever?
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Robert Lawrence Stine
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