Shake, Rattle and Hurl! is a riotously funny instalment in R. L. Stine’s popular Rotten School series, blending slapstick humour with mischievous, school-based mayhem. Aimed at confident young readers, the story leans into exaggerated situations, comic chaos, and Stine’s trademark pacing.
 
Set at the notoriously mismanaged Rotten School, the book follows a disastrous talent-show scenario that spirals wildly out of control. With embarrassing performances, unexpected disasters, and escalating humiliation, the story delivers fast chapters, visual comedy, and laugh-out-loud moments that reward reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike.
 
Less spooky than Stine’s Goosebumps titles but no less anarchic, Shake, Rattle and Hurl! focuses on humour, absurdity, and the joyful breakdown of adult authority—hallmarks of the Rotten School universe. The result is an energetic, accessible read that keeps pages turning and jokes landing.
 
This is a first edition paperback with number line: 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2.
 
Early printings of R. L. Stine’s children’s series remain collectable.