Encourage a love of reading as your child grows by combining their favorite hobbies, like video games, with captivating books that’ll catch and hold their attention until the last page. One great option: Introduce your child to the thrilling books in the Five Nights at Freddy’s series. Written by Scott Cawthon, the creator of the renowned media franchise and New York Times best-selling author, this series is perfect for readers in grades 7 and up who love some good scares.
This series is based on the imaginative and frightening original video game. In it, players watch the first-person story of a nighttime security guard working a shift at a Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. Tasked with surviving the night via the use of various tools, gamers get plenty of spine-chilling thrills as the sinister old animatronics — Freddy Fazbear the brown bear, Chica the yellow chicken, Bonnie the indigo rabbit, and Foxy the red pirate fox — come to life and attack the guard’s post.
Since its initial release date in 2014, this eerie video game series with its nightmarish atmosphere and jump scares has become an instant hit with horror fans. It has also been transformed into popular graphic novels and chapter books with spin-offs that include Tales from the Pizzaplex, the Fazbear Frights series, and even an official novel based on the 2023 film adaptation.
Start with the terrifying first installment, Five Nights at Freddy’s #1: The Silver Eyes, where readers follow Charlie as she and her childhood friends reunite and return to the scene of a horrific crime at her family-owned restaurant, Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, which has sat abandoned for years. As they work their way inside, they come face-to-face with life-sized animatronic mascots that have changed from sweet characters into evil monsters with a murderous agenda.
In Tales From the Pizzaplex #1: Lally’s Game, Cawthon draws readers into three twisted novellas from other corners of the Five Nights at Freddy's world, like Selena, who is enthralled by an artifact from her fiancé’s past. Meanwhile, Jessica lives a secret double life, away from friends and family, at the children’s wing of a hospital.
No matter what catches your reader’s interest, let them get lost in the pages of terrifying collections likeThe Twisted Ones, The Fourth Closet, and Puppet Carverand watch their love of reading — and their imaginations — continue to grow.
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FAQs
How many FNAF books are there? There are 3 books in Five Nights at Freddy's Book Series and several other series in the FNAF book franchise including Fazbear Frights, Tales from the Pizzaplex and the FNAF graphic novel series.
Where can I read the FNAF books for free? ›
All FNaF Books : Scott Cawthon : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive.
Is five nights at Freddy's books appropriate for kids? ›
One great option: Introduce your child to the thrilling books in the Five Nights at Freddy's series. Written by Scott Cawthon, the creator of the renowned media franchise and New York Times best-selling author, this series is perfect for readers in grades 7 and up who love some good scares.
What FNAF books are worth reading? ›
Movers & Shakers
- Five Nights at Freddy's: The Silver Eyes.
- Five Nights at Freddy's: The Twisted Ones.
- Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights #1.
- Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights #5.
You do not need to have played the game to enjoy the FNaF books which are packed full of suspense, but it is best to read the trilogy in order, so go ahead and get started!
What is FNAF 12 called? ›
Fazbear Frights #12: Felix the Shark | Five Nights at Freddy's Wiki | Fandom.
Do the FNaF books swear? ›
At other times, talking of sexual abuse seems to be normal and the characters are unabashed about it. It's a little weird, but to answer your original question, there is both swearing and sexual content although not graphic and the swearing is rare and much lighter than other books.
Why is FNaF a 15? ›
In Five Nights At Freddy's, the violence features stabbings, slashings with bladed instruments, and an undetailed decapitation, resulting in bloody aftermath injury detail. The emphasis and inclusion of bloody images exceed the framework of our Guidelines at 12A, but is suitable for people aged 15 and over.
Can a 12 year old read FNaF books? ›
Five Nights at Freddys: Fazbear Frights By Scott Cawthon 4 Books Boxed Set – Ages 12+ - Paperback.
What is the hardest game in the FNAF series? ›
Five Nights at Freddy's 4
Often considered the most difficult game in the series due to its reliance on audio cues and lack of visual information.
Is it scary? Yes, and that's pretty much the point. Five Nights at Freddy's is all about heart-pounding jump-scares. It's rated 12+, so it's not quite suitable for many preteen players.
How many FNAFs are there? ›
The original game (Five Nights at Freddy's), was followed by the sequels Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2014), Five Nights at Freddy's 3 (2015), Five Nights at Freddy's 4 (2015), Sister Location (2016), Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator (2017), Ultimate Custom Night (2018), Help Wanted (2019), Security Breach (2021)''.
What are the names of the FNAF books? ›
FNaF Books
- The Fourth Closet. by Cawthon, Scott. Place hold.
- The Fourth Closet. The Graphic Novel. ...
- The Twisted Ones. The Graphic Novel. ...
- The Twisted Ones. by Cawthon, Scott. ...
- The Silver Eyes. The Graphic Novel. ...
- The Silver Eyes. by Cawthon, Scott. ...
- Five Nights at Freddy's. The Freddy Files. ...
- Five Nights at Freddy's. Security Breach Files.
According to FNAF's licensing agency, the books have sold over 9 MILLION COPIES.
How many FNAF characters are there in total in 2024? ›
With 13 games, 1 movie, and 28 different books in the franchise, there is a character for everyone. As of 2024, there are around 130 different FNAF characters in total, with many of the original characters, such as Freddy, Chica, and Bonnie all having altered variations (such as toys or withered animatronics).
