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Spooky Middle Grade Stories for HalloweenUnpublished

A selection of spooky stories for middle grade readers, sure to get them into the spirit of Halloween.

Updated October 2, 2022

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Spooky Middle Grade Stories for Halloween

A selection of spooky stories for middle grade readers, sure to get them into the spirit of Halloween.

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