The Twisted Ones: Five Nights at Freddy’s (Five Nights at Freddy’s Graphic Novel #2) (2) – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

The Twisted Ones: Five Nights at Freddy’s (Five Nights at Freddy’s Graphic Novel #2) (2)

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4.8

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Nightmare fuel in comic form—perfect for the kid who thinks regular Chuck E. Cheese wasn't traumatic enough.

The Twisted Ones: Five Nights at Freddy’s (Five Nights at Freddy’s Graphic Novel #2) (2)

book

2021

74%

WISE Score

4.8

Amazon

Nightmare fuel in comic form—perfect for the kid who thinks regular Chuck E. Cheese wasn't traumatic enough.

4.8

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, if you’re looking for a heartwarming tale about a girl and her robot friends, keep walking. This is pure horror for the middle-school set. It’s got body horror, 'Twisted' animatronics that look like they crawled out of a fever dream, and a plot that doesn't pull many punches regarding Charlie’s trauma.

That said, it’s a massive win for reluctant readers. The art is sharp, the pacing is quick, and it actually treats its audience like they can handle a bit of tension. It’s not 'brain rot' like some of the weird UGC content floating around; it’s a well-constructed graphic novel that happens to be about child-snatching mechanical monsters. If they can handle the games, they can handle this.

Age Fit

Scholastic says 12+, but if your 10-year-old is already deep in the FNAF lore and watching 'Purple Guy' theories on YouTube, they’ve likely seen worse. It’s for the brave middle-schooler.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

It's a horror story centered on trauma, nightmares, and child-snatching animatronics. While there are themes of friendship and loyalty, the overall tone is dark and unsettling by design.

Imaginative

The 'Twisted' animatronic designs are visually striking and unique, blending organic and mechanical horror. It successfully expands a complex lore that keeps kids theorizing and creating their own fan art.

Safe

As a book, there are no interactive risks, but the content is intense. It features body horror, 'disturbingly familiar' wounds on corpses, and nightmarish imagery that could easily trigger anxiety in sensitive readers.

Enriching

It’s a fantastic hook for reluctant readers who might otherwise avoid books. While it's mostly pure entertainment, it does touch on coping with past trauma and solving complex mysteries.

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Why It Might Be Great

The art by Claudia Aguirre is genuinely fantastic and brings a new, visceral energy to the FNAF universe.
It’s a 'reluctant reader' magnet; kids who won't touch a chapter book will devour this in one sitting.
The mystery is actually engaging, forcing readers to piece together clues rather than just waiting for the next jump scare.

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What to Watch For

Body horror: The 'Twisted' animatronics are much grosser than the originals, featuring rows of teeth and organic-looking textures.
A series of bodies are discovered with 'disturbing wounds,' which might be a bit much for younger or more sensitive kids.
The psychological weight of Charlie’s trauma is a constant presence throughout the story.

Conversation Starters

"Why does Charlie feel like she has to face these things alone instead of going to the adults?"
"What’s the difference between something being 'scary' and something being 'disturbing' or 'gross'?"
"How do the 'Twisted' versions of the characters change how you feel about the original Freddy and the gang?"

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