
Do you remember the Point Horror book series from the 90’s?
Point Horror was a series of young adult horror books which, after being published in the US under the Point banner, were launched in the UK around 1991 by Scholastic (you can find out more about this here ).
With the famous Point Horror banner on every book, memorable titles and covers, often female leads, hot jock dudes, suspicious best friends, questionable fashion choices, missing parents and of course…..plenty of murder!
Basically this sums up my teenage years perfectly! I used to rush to the shops every weekend, make my purchase and sit for the whole weekend reading.
#PointHorrorBookClub was created by author Juno Dawson in 2013. Juno announced in 2015 that she was no longer able to carry on so, with her blessing, I took over the reins.
So why not grab a copy and join in with #PointHorrorBookClub
Are the Point Horror books we loved as a teenager still our favourites on a re-read? Have they not stood the test of time? After a hit of nostalgia? Or are you new to Point Horror and want to see what its all about?
Let’s find out………..
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But …..
Beware…….Spoilers Ahead
#PointHorrorBookClub

Twins
Carloline B Cooney
1995
Twice the evil.
Memorable For –

My Secret Admirer
Carol Ellis
1991
He was crazy about Jenny. Crazy enough to kill her.
Memorable For – Creepy phonecall stalker

Drivers Dead
Peter Lerangis
1996
A crash course…in murder.
Memorable For – Ghostly cars and hunted lockets!

The Baby-Sitter II
R L Stine
1992
Knock, knock, Who’s there?…Don’t ask.
Memorable For – Classic babysitter stalking part 2!
#PointHorrorBookClub …… see you there!
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December 8, 2016 8:19 pm
when will you do the witness by rl stine
December 10, 2016 9:28 pm
I will pop it on the list to do that soon x
March 23, 2017 9:54 am
Do you know a book with the title “I saw you that night” by RL Stine? Is that include point horror book?
March 26, 2017 6:01 pm
Hi Nick. I do know of this book! I think it was pre what we would class at Point or Point Horror, but I have seen it included under lists under the Point banner. The earlier the book the harder it seems to be able to pin down if it was part of the series especially as some countries had different books published under the Point Horror banner than for example England. I am trying to put a list together at the moment so if you have any ideas do let me know!
May 20, 2020 6:42 pm
About 10 years ago, I started a mission to collect every book published under the “Point Horror” brand. I’ve picked this up again during lockdown. I now have over 150 and still going!
January 17, 2021 4:35 pm
Wow! What ones do you collect? I have been collecting the UK Point Horror collection for a few years now after losing my originals a few years before. I think I am 1 or 1 books off the whole collection of these now
May 28, 2020 4:51 am
I Saw You That Night is actually titled ‘The Witness’ in the UK so yes it is a Point Horror book.
January 17, 2021 4:34 pm
Oh wow! How did I not know this??! Thanks so much!