Goosebumps

While staying with a friend's family over Christmas, I was introduced to the charming programme Between the Covers and we had some nice discussions about books that we love and would like to read.  Interestingly, it popped up in discussions that many churches in the UK had raised concerns about the Harry Potter books when they became so popular with young readers.  This was particularly interesting as the parents in this family have worked their entire adult lives with the Salvation Army, which was a church that raised concerns, while their son met his wife through competitive Quidditch.  As we discussed that so many previous children's books and tales have featured witchcraft and fantastical characters, it was mentioned that it was strange that these books were a concern while the series Goosebumps didn't seem to ever be.  This seemed odd to them as they consider the books to be very scary but I honestly don't know myself as I have never read any.  The only thing that I really know about Goosebumps is that their creator/author R.L. Stine is from Ohio and went to The Ohio State University.