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Deep Trouble

Deep Trouble

Goosebumps #19
Children's BooksFantasy
Pages
144
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

Billy and his sister Sheena are vacationing on a Caribbean island with their Uncle Dr. Deep. Billy is eager for adventure and can't resist exploring the forbidden coral reefs, despite warnings. His curiosity leads him to discover something mysterious and dangerous lurking beneath the waves.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

TenseAdventurous
SurvivalQuest

Genres

Children's Books Fantasy Horror Juvenile YA Adventure

About the author

R
Robert Lawrence Stine

Robert Lawrence Stine, known professionally as R. L. Stine, is an American author of horror and comedy fiction for children and young adults. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he graduated from Ohio State University and began his career writing for Scholastic magazines and humor books before turning to horror fiction with Blind Date (1986). He is best known for the Fear Street series, launched in 1989, and the Goosebumps series, launched in 1992, which together have sold more than 400 million copies world...

Characters

BillyProtagonist
Billy DeepProtagonist

A young boy who discovers a mysterious underwater world and must survive its dangers.

SheenaSupporting
Dr. DeepSupporting
All characters in Deep Trouble

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Deep Trouble part of a series?

    Deep Trouble is the nineteenth book in R.L. Stine's original Goosebumps series. While it features new characters and a self-contained story, it shares the signature horror style and target audience of the broader collection.

  • Is there a TV episode based on Deep Trouble?

    Deep Trouble was adapted into a two-part episode for the Goosebumps television series. The adaptation generally follows the book's plot about the siblings' underwater discovery.