Justin Joseph’s The Halloween Kids is story of bravery and true friendship. Full of references from the famous films of the 1980’s, The Halloween Kids is guaranteed to thrill readers of all ages while bringing a smile to their faces Halloween, 1987. What was supposed to be a night full of candy and laughter turns into a rescue mission for best friends Timmy, RK, Willy, Petey and Joey. As the group descends upon their town to Trick or Treat, Sarah, Timmy’s little sister, goes missing. The group meets a mysterious witch like woman that reveals the truth of the matter- Sarah was taken by a child eating monster called a vleshy. The group embark to rescue little Sarah from the clutches of the evil monster. In order to save her, they must face the perils that await them in the dark woods where the vleshy dwells. Lucky for them, they come to find out that they each have unique magical powers. Even with their new-found abilities, will they be able to save Sarah, and if so, what will become of The Halloween Kids?