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THE TWISTED ONES

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Scott Cawthon and Kira Breed-Wrisley

Is THE TWISTED ONES appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

The second book in the Five Nights at Freddy’s graphic novel series; adapted by Christopher Hastings.

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? Sustained horror, threatening animatronic creatures, violence, disturbing injuries, deaths, grief, and intense suspense make this more appropriate for mature teenagers than younger readers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Age guidanceAges 14+
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 5/5 · Death of a character 4/5 · Violence 4/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 3/5
Recommendation3.3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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What parents should know

Sustained horror, threatening animatronic creatures, violence, disturbing injuries, deaths, grief, and intense suspense make this more appropriate for mature teenagers than younger readers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ. Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 14+Main watch-out: Frightening scenes 5/5
Recommendation 3.3/5

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Oct 22, 2026Last updated

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes5/5
  • Death of a character4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising3/5
Why this rating?

Tie-in to a larger multimedia franchise with related merchandise.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Death and the presence of lingering spirits are central themes, with significant character losses.

Graphic injury3/5
Why this rating?

Mild descriptions of injuries and the unsettling nature of the animatronics.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity appropriate for the young adult genre.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Minimal focus on teenage romantic interests; friendship is more central.

Frightening scenes5/5
Why this rating?

Fear, suspense, stalking, deadly machines, disturbing revelations, and sustained threats are central throughout.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Characters face repeated attacks and life-threatening confrontations with murderous animatronics; violence is central to the horror plot.

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No concern recorded in these categories

These categories were explicitly scored 0/5 in the published review. This is not a guarantee that every edition or reader experience is identical.

Alcohol or drugs · 0/5

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters frequently display bravery while facing life-threatening situations.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Explores inventive and macabre mechanical designs.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The story has a group of friends, but the available evidence does not establish meaningful representation across backgrounds, abilities, or identities.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Strong reliance on friendship and caring for one another during crises.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Friendship, loyalty, confronting trauma, and uncovering the truth matter, alongside warnings about obsession and dangerous secrets.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters act with bravery under extreme pressure.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in THE TWISTED ONES would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in THE TWISTED ONES, and what caused that change?
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