Blackbird: An AFK Book (Five Nights at Freddy’s: Fazbear Frights #6)

Blackbird: An AFK Book (Five Nights at Freddy’s: Fazbear Frights #6) book cover

Book (2020)

by Scott Cawthon

Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this pulse-pounding collection of three novella-length tales that will keep even the bravest FNAF player up at night...

Haunted by the past . . .To avoid confronting an ugly truth, Nole falls prey to a monster that punishes past transgressions. Growing weaker by the day, nine-year-old Jake looks back on the time before he was sick, imagining life as if he were well again. And, forever desperate to prove his worth to his arrogant brother and distant father, Toby chases victory at an arcade game with horrifying consequences. But in the unpredictable world of Five Nights at Freddy's, sometimes the past can take on a life of its own.In this sixth volume, Five Nights at Freddy's creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length stories from different corners of his series' canon, featuring cover art from fan-favorite artist LadyFiszi.Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fans.
Young Adult Fiction / Horror
Young Adult Fiction / Monsters
Young Adult Fiction / Ghost Stories
256 pages
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Family guidance

Ages 12+

This collection features psychological horror and themes of illness, physical punishment, and obsession. The focus on unsettling consequences and sinister atmosphere requires a level of emotional maturity typically found in middle school readers.

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What to know before you start

Content details to help you decide what fits your child.

Sex & Nudity

0/5

The book contains no sexual content, romantic themes, or nudity.

Violence & Gore

3/5

The stories contain themes of physical harm and mechanical horror, including descriptions of characters being injured or killed by animatronics.

Profanity

2/5

The text contains mild language, including uses of d*mn and h*ll, used occasionally to emphasize frustration or intense situations.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

1/5

There are very minor, infrequent references to substances that do not form a central plot element.

Frightening Scenes

4/5

The book is designed to be highly unsettling, featuring psychological distress, disturbing supernatural concepts, and intense suspense intended to scare the reader.

Key Insights

Quick summary and important considerations

These are spooky stories about people who get into trouble when they make bad decisions or get too wrapped up in games and fears.

Content Warnings

Illness
Psychological distress
Supernatural violence

Detailed Analysis

In-depth insights for parents and educators

What Parents Need to Know

The collection contains intense psychological tension and supernatural horror elements. Parents should be aware that the narratives revolve around suffering, haunting, and the consequences of past transgressions.

What Kids Can Learn

Readers can explore the importance of honesty and the long-term impact that personal actions have on individual well-being.

Key Topics Discussed

Supernatural horror
Psychological consequences
Personal growth

Why Parents Might Like It

It provides a bridge to reading for fans of the video game series and encourages independent exploration of creative fiction.

Positives & learning

Positive messages

1/5

The stories focus primarily on the negative repercussions of poor choices and unhealthy obsessions rather than explicit moral instruction.

Role models

1/5

Characters generally serve as cautionary examples regarding ego, arrogance, and the inability to confront truth, rather than models for emulation.

Representation

1/5

No diverse representation indicated in available information.

Learning

1/5

The book offers no direct educational curriculum, though it may encourage reluctant readers to engage with literature through familiar franchise interests.

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