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'''''Diary of a Dummy''''' is the tenth book in the ''[[Goosebumps SlappyWorld]]'' book series. It is currently slated for a release in[[#2020|&nbsp;2020]]. <ref>https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Goosebumps+diary+of+a+dummy&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss</ref>
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'''''Diary of a Dummy''''' is the tenth book in the ''[[Goosebumps SlappyWorld]]'' book series. It was published in[[#2020|&nbsp;2020]]. <ref>https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Goosebumps+diary+of+a+dummy&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss</ref>
   
 
The cover artwork depicts [[Slappy the Dummy]] emerging from within a giant diary, holding a quill pen. The words ''KEEP OUT'' are etched on the cover. Green slime oozes all over the book, forming a skull on the cover as well.
 
The cover artwork depicts [[Slappy the Dummy]] emerging from within a giant diary, holding a quill pen. The words ''KEEP OUT'' are etched on the cover. Green slime oozes all over the book, forming a skull on the cover as well.

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Diary of a Dummy is the tenth book in the Goosebumps SlappyWorld book series. It was published in 2020[1]

The cover artwork depicts Slappy the Dummy emerging from within a giant diary, holding a quill pen. The words KEEP OUT are etched on the cover. Green slime oozes all over the book, forming a skull on the cover as well.

Blurb

Billy McGee finds a ventriloquist dummy at the dump. The dummy's name is Slappy, and he causes a whole lot of trouble. But Slappy isn't the only thing Billy discovers. There's a diary as well. What do you do with a diary written by a dummy? Do you read it? Billy has to figure out that answer fast. But Slappy's diary isn't just daily thoughts and feelings. There are clues that lead to something special. Is Billy brave enough to follow Slappy's darkest secrets? 

Audiobook

Audiobook Release date Length Narrated by Published by
Diary of a Dummy Audiobook
March 3, 2020 2 hours, 27 minutes Joe Fria Scholastic Inc.

Trivia

  • The title of this book is a possible reference to the Give Yourself Goosebumps book, Diary of a Mad Mummy. The series number could also be a reference.
  • The original book and Audible synopsis referred to Billy and Maggie McGee as Billy and Zoey Traister.
  • The cover depicts Slappy as being left handed. Coincidentally, author R.L. Stine is left handed as well.
  • Billy's father is mentioned by name in the book: Dave McGee.
  • The oozing green substance on the cover looks very similar to Monster Blood.

References

Goosebumps SlappyWorld series
#01 Slappy Birthday to You#08 The Dummy Meets the Mummy!#15 Judy and the Beast
#02 Attack of the Jack#09 Revenge of the Invisible Boy#16 Slappy in Dreamland
#03 I Am Slappy's Evil Twin#10 Diary of a Dummy#17 Haunting with the Stars
#04 Please Do Not Feed the Weirdo#11 They Call Me the Night Howler!#18 Night of the Squawker
#05 Escape from Shudder Mansion#12 My Friend Slappy#19 Friiight Night
#06 The Ghost of Slappy#13 Monster Blood Is Back SE Slappy, Beware!
#07 It's Alive! It's Alive!#14 Fifth-Grade Zombies