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Set in a New York City middle school, this story follows Massie and her group of friends as they plan the first all‑class Halloween party. The girls navigate friendship dynamics, invitations, and teenage expectations while discovering what it means to bring classmates together.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lisi Harrison
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