These “Goosebumps” books are, surprisingly/unsurprisingly incredibly fun to reread as an adult— and this one is no exception. This was more hilarious than I ever remember it being— the obliviousness of the kids to what their father is doing in the basement, their willingness to accept strange things about their dad (leaves growing out of his head!)— and this is decently creepy for kids, playing with themes from “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” and “Little Shop of Horrors.”