Stay Out of the Basement

About “Stay Out of the Basement”

Margaret and Casey notice their father becoming weedy as he works on his botany experiments, which makes them concerned that his plant-testing could be dangerous. They start to question the safety of his work and the effects it might have on him. The story explores their growing worry and the possible risks involved in their father's experiments. The novel, written by R. L. Stine, focuses on the siblings' concern and the strange changes happening to their father.