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|name = Welcome to HorrorLand: A Survival Guide
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|author = Unknown<br>Matthew D. Payne
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|artist = [[Brandon Dorman]]
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|publisher = Scholastic
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|media = Print (Paperback)
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|date = October 12, 2009
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|pages = 166
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|series = ''[[Goosebumps HorrorLand]]''
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|pre = ''[[The Streets of Panic Park]]''
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'''Welcome to HorrorLand: A Survival Guide''' is a bonus book in the [[Goosebumps HorrorLand|''Goosebumps HorrorLand'']] book series. The book was released between books [[The Streets of Panic Park|12]] and [[When the Ghost Dog Howls|13]] (serving as a divider between the two arcs). This book is unnumbered, but is sometimes referred to as book 12.5 or book 0. And in the Goosebumps Horrorland 1-20 Boxed Set, it is referred to as book 20.
   
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The cover shows [[Slappy the Dummy]] and a female [[Horrors|HorrorLand Horror]] riding together on a roller coaster in [[HorrorLand (Theme Park)|HorrorLand]].
'''Welcome to HorrorLand: A Survival Guide''' was a bonus book in the [[Goosebumps HorrorLand]] book series. Taking place between books 12 and 13 (serving as a divider between the two arcs), it is sometimes referred to as book 12.5, book 0, or book B.
 
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==Structure==
 
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==Blurb==
The set up of this book is very different from others in the book series. Instead of being split into three parts, there were just chapters/sections, like an actual guide to a park. Each section described a different thing of the park, like restaurants, rides, or hotels. In each section, there are many ads and much information about things around the park.
 
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<span style="color:#34b355; font-family:Creepster; font-size:14pt;">Don't worry, there's nothing to be frightened of -- as long as you have this guide full of behind-the-scenes info. Take an inside peek at:</span>
===Names===
 
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A play in words in most of the name of a human/[[horrors|horror]] appears. The name is really a play on words. (For example; ''Howard U. Likeapunchindanose'')
 
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*<span style="color:#bf280d; font-family:Creepster; font-size:14pt;">THE STAGGER INN DOOM SERVICE MENU</span>
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*<span style="color:#bf280d; font-family:Creepster; font-size:14pt;">WEREWOLF PETTING ZOO RULES AND REGULATIONS</span>
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*<span style="color:#bf280d; font-family:Creepster; font-size:14pt;">RATINGS FOR THE SCARIEST RIDES IN HORRORLAND</span>
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*<span style="color:#bf280d; font-family:Creepster; font-size:14pt;">TIPS ON HOW TO AVOID TOP EGYPTIAN CURSES</span>
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*<span style="color:#bf280d; font-family:Creepster; font-size:14pt;">MONSTER JOB APPLICATION AND FRIGHT RESTRICTIONS</span>
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==Synopsis==
 
The set up of this book is very different from others in the book series. Instead of being split into three parts, there were just chapters/sections, like an actual guide to a park. Each section described a different thing of the park, like restaurants, rides, or hotels. In each section, there are advertisements and information about things in the park.
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Most of the locations, people, Horrors, and attractions named in this book are examples of puns or word-play. (For example; ''Howard U. Likeapunchindanose'')
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The last few pages of this book contain bonus material and several interviews with characters from the ''[[Goosebumps]]'' series and ''Goosebumps HorrorLand''. It also foreshadows the second arc of the series with an article about [[Jonathan Chiller]].
 
==Plot==
 
==Plot==
There is no plot in this book, it is just a humoristic book talking about things in horrorland in a funny way. Also available on the back is extra content and some interviews with a few characters from the series.
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There is no consistent plot in this book. It is just a humorous book that describes the creatures and attractions of HorrorLand.
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==International releases==
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== Trivia ==
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* This book makes no mention of [[R.L. Stine]] on the cover or copyright page, meaning that he likely didn't write any of it. The only author credited on the copyright page is Matthew D. Payne, who is credited as the writer of the "Behind the Screams" section of the book.
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Revision as of 04:50, 22 April 2020

Welcome to HorrorLand: A Survival Guide is a bonus book in the Goosebumps HorrorLand book series. The book was released between books 12 and 13 (serving as a divider between the two arcs). This book is unnumbered, but is sometimes referred to as book 12.5 or book 0. And in the Goosebumps Horrorland 1-20 Boxed Set, it is referred to as book 20.

The cover shows Slappy the Dummy and a female HorrorLand Horror riding together on a roller coaster in HorrorLand.

Blurb

Don't worry, there's nothing to be frightened of -- as long as you have this guide full of behind-the-scenes info. Take an inside peek at:

  • THE STAGGER INN DOOM SERVICE MENU
  • WEREWOLF PETTING ZOO RULES AND REGULATIONS
  • RATINGS FOR THE SCARIEST RIDES IN HORRORLAND
  • TIPS ON HOW TO AVOID TOP EGYPTIAN CURSES
  • MONSTER JOB APPLICATION AND FRIGHT RESTRICTIONS

Synopsis

The set up of this book is very different from others in the book series. Instead of being split into three parts, there were just chapters/sections, like an actual guide to a park. Each section described a different thing of the park, like restaurants, rides, or hotels. In each section, there are advertisements and information about things in the park.

Most of the locations, people, Horrors, and attractions named in this book are examples of puns or word-play. (For example; Howard U. Likeapunchindanose)

The last few pages of this book contain bonus material and several interviews with characters from the Goosebumps series and Goosebumps HorrorLand. It also foreshadows the second arc of the series with an article about Jonathan Chiller.

Plot

There is no consistent plot in this book. It is just a humorous book that describes the creatures and attractions of HorrorLand.

International releases

Trivia

  • This book makes no mention of R.L. Stine on the cover or copyright page, meaning that he likely didn't write any of it. The only author credited on the copyright page is Matthew D. Payne, who is credited as the writer of the "Behind the Screams" section of the book.
Goosebumps HorrorLand series
#01 Revenge of the Living Dummy#8 Say Cheese — and Die Screaming!#15 Heads, You Lose!
#02 Creep from the Deep#9 Welcome to Camp Slither#16 Weirdo Halloween
#03 Monster Blood for Breakfast!#10 Help! We Have Strange Powers!#17 The Wizard of Ooze
#04 The Scream of the Haunted Mask#11 Escape from HorrorLand#18 Slappy New Year!
#05 Dr. Maniac vs. Robby Schwartz#12 The Streets of Panic Park#19 The Horror at Chiller House
#06 Who's Your Mummy?#13 When the Ghost Dog HowlsN/A Welcome to HorrorLand: A Survival Guide
#07 My Friends Call Me Monster#14 Little Shop of HamstersN/A Write Your Fright!