The Midnight Gang by David Walliams
Grades 4-6
Tags: adventure, humor
Reviewed by Jack
The Midnight Gang is a good book because it has a lot of adventure. Also, TMG is funny. You. should read it. It's really good. The Midnight Gang by David Walliams Grades 4-6 Tags: adventure, humor Reviewed by Jack
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