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Middle Valley is a town featured in the ninth Goosebumps Series 2000 book, Are You Terrified Yet?.

History[]

Moving from his old home to the town of Middle Valley, Ohio, Craig Morgenstern is ready to begin a new life. All his life, he's been taunted and tormented over being easy to scare. With that all behind him, Craig hopes Middle Valley will give him a chance to finally be brave.

Describing the town, Craig says that while it is named Middle Valley, it isn't in the middle of anything, and there isn't a valley in sight.

As he grows accustomed to it, Craig finds his wish to be seen as brave granted. A string of good luck ends up making him look like a superhero, earning him the attention of his new classmates, and a positive reputation around town. 

Residents[]

The town's named residents include:

  • The Morgenstern family
    • Includes Craig and his parents.
  • Amy Suskind
  • Travis Walker
  • The Caperton family
    • Includes Brad and his older brother, Grant.
  • David
  • Frankie
  • Gus

Locations[]

Middle Valley Middle School
Craig's new school. Not much description is given, but Craig does reveal you have to walk down a steep hill to get to it.
Amy's house
On a Saturday afternoon, Craig spends time hanging out at the house of his new friend, Amy Suskind. The house has both an attic and a basement.
Shady Rest Funeral Parlor
Funeral parlor owned by Travis' father. Craig describes it as a large, dark-shingled building. In a challenge, he is dared to sneak in and lie down in one of the coffins.
Brad's house
In the book's final chapters, Craig pays a visit to Brad's house, thanking him and his brother for their help in his revenge prank.

Triva[]

  • R.L. Stine grew up in Ohio, which could be the reason this book is set there.