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Welcome to the Reese the Haunted Halloweenie Universe
🎃 Children’s Picture Book Series
Series Title: Reese the Haunted Halloweenie Series
Created for younger readers and families, this heart-warming picture book series blends playful Halloween fun with friendship, curiosity, and cozy adventures—never scary, always sweet.
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Book 1: Reese the Haunted Halloweenie
✨ Released on February 1, 2026 -
Book 2: Reese the Haunted Halloweenie: The Mystery of the Ware-Weenie
✨ Currently in editing — release date coming soon
Reese has a planned promise of four children’s books, each expanding the world, friendships, and Halloween adventures readers have come to love.
🕯️ For the Older Crowd (Ages 10–14)
Series Title: Reese the Haunted Halloweenie Halloween Mysteries
Genre / Theme: Cozy Middle Grade Halloween Mystery
This “more grown-up” branch of the Reese universe is created for middle grade readers (ages 10–14)—that comfortable space between children’s stories and young adult fiction.
These books are cozy Halloween mysteries, not dark or frightening. They keep the warmth and charm of the original series while offering a little more depth for confident readers.
Think:
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Cozy, puzzle-style Halloween mysteries
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Gentle suspense without anything scary or intense
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Small-town autumn atmosphere and seasonal charm
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Friendship, teamwork, and curiosity at the heart of every story
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Perfect for readers who love Halloween all year long
📖 The first title in the Halloween Mysteries series is officially in the works.
What is
Reese the Haunted Halloweenie Halloween Mysteries
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Meet the Pup Squad
(Introducing the four main characters)
Reese and his Halloween-loving friends live in Brakesville, West Virginia—a small town where:
🎃 Halloween is a way of life
🍂 Adventure is always waiting
🐾 Friendship comes first
Meet Reese, Razzy Girl, Wyatt, and Rubble—a loyal pup squad always ready to explore their town, follow clues, and dive into cozy mysteries together.
Together, they celebrate everything spooky-sweet, proving that the best adventures are the ones shared with friends—one cozy Halloween adventure at a time.
Reese the Haunted Halloweenie, Now Available as of February 1, 2026.
Meet Reese
Reese is a little dachshund with a big heart and a curious spirit. When strange things begin happening around Halloween, Reese doesn’t run away — he listens, explores, and gently follows the mystery where it leads.
Reese the Haunted Halloweenie is a cozy, not-too-spooky story about curiosity, kindness, and discovering that home can be found in unexpected places.
Why Families Love Reese
Gentle spooky themes (perfect for sensitive readers)
Encourages curiosity, not fear
Ideal for bedtime and classrooms
A cozy fall story kids ask for again
What’s Inside the Story
Inside Reese the Haunted Halloweenie, young readers will find:
• A cozy Halloween mystery (not too spooky)
• A curious dachshund with a big heart
• Friendly, misunderstood moments
• Warm autumn settings and gentle suspense
• A reassuring ending that feels like home
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About the Author
Tibbi Ann Hardix is a Barbour County, West Virginia native who loves telling cozy stories rooted in small-town charm, family, and heart. Inspired by her own band of dachshunds and a lifelong love of Halloween, she writes stories meant to be shared — one bedtime at a time.
Reese the Haunted Halloweenie was created for children who love spooky fun and for parents who want stories that feel safe, comforting, and full of warmth.
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