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Horror· United Kingdom

Help! We Have Strange Powers!

by Robert Lawrence Stine
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
#124,956of 99,626 books
Kirkus Reviews
Published 2009English
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About This Book

Robert Lawrence Stine's Help! We Have Strange Powers! (2009) stands as one of the most significant works of horror of its era. Published in 2009, Help! We Have Strange Powers! by Robert Lawrence Stine is a chilling work of horror that explores the darkest corners of human fear.

Book Details

AuthorRobert Lawrence Stine
Published2009
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category👻 Horror
ISBN9780606354196
Editorial Score30/100
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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Editorial Assessment

Help! We Have Strange Powers! by Robert Lawrence Stine sits within the tradition of horror that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 2009 in United Kingdom, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. The appeal of Help! We Have Strange Powers! lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Robert Lawrence Stine's role in the literature of United Kingdom is well established. Help! We Have Strange Powers! can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
notable · national
200930
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About the Author
Robert Lawrence Stine
United Kingdom
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Robert Lawrence Stine is a United Kingdom author whose work in horror has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Help! We Have Strange Powers! was written by Robert Lawrence Stine, first published in 2009. Robert Lawrence Stine is recognized as a significant author in the field of horror.

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