Slappy, Beware!

This is a special edition hardcover that was released in tandem with the 30th anniversary of Goosebumps passing. It is also technically the 16th book in the “Living Dummy” saga of Slappy. 
This is part prequel origin story of Slappy, as well as a modern day horror. It features 4 parts, with only the first being in the past. I did realize ventriloquist dummies dated back so far (the 1800s) but also I didn't realize evil sorcerers created them either... 
What didn't make sense for me was that part 2 kind of ends on a climax, with the family becoming aware of Slappy's being alive (as usually happens), but the reader gets no resolution, it just...ends. Then part 3 starts with Slappy getting an entirely new family. Almost starting over for some reason. 
Regardless, this is still a fun and quick read. Never count on Slappy being gone... personally a 3/5*