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As Halloween approaches, brothers Charlie and Tommy decide to avoid their younger sisters’ trick‑or‑treating duties and instead head to Alex’s upscale neighborhood for a sleep‑over at his house. When they discover the parties will include a frightening horror movie, the boys must confront their fears and navigate the challenges of teenage adventure, family responsibilities, and social expectations during a typically spooky holiday.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Bill Harley
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