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Michael Webster’s quiet life in their family home is shattered when his brother brings a mysterious antique cuckoo clock into the house. The old timepiece, locked by Mr. Webster, harbors a dangerous spell that threatens to upend everything. With his unruly sister Tara’s mischief and the clock’s ominous power, Michael must confront the night’s terrors before the spell consumes his family.
"The Cuckoo Clock of Doom" blends spooky suspense and supernatural adventure, depicting a family’s struggle against an ancient curse while exploring themes of responsibility, sibling rivalry, and the uncanny power of forgotten objects.
The book is part of the Goosebumps series, drawing on horror and fantasy tropes familiar to young readers, and offers a chilling reminder that sometimes the most ordinary items can hide extraordinary dangers.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Robert Lawrence Stine
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