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Author: Damien Graves

Series: The Midnight Library (Book #5)

Interest Level:
3-5

Lexile Framework:
670L

Grade Level Equivalent:
4.2

Age:
8-10

Genre:
Horror and Supernatural, Short Stories

Lauren discovers that the truth hurts when a very big lie comes back to haunt her.

Craig and Brian board a train without buying tickets. Their final destination may prove TOO final.

Alexis attends a dangerous drama class in which the drama is no act.

Read. Scream. Repeat. Welcome to The Midnight Library.