enchanted books, cryptic catacombs, and a coven of cats who are more than they appear. Mark Oshiro, author of Anger is a Gift and The Insidersĭark humor, mystical vibes, and pop-culture references abound in this action-packed ghost hunt featuring. Highly recommended for kids looking for a spooky read, a whole lot of feelings, and a story they'll not soon forget. Ghost Squad manages to be both creepy and heartwarming, fulfilling a need for stories that are both deeply relatable and culturally specific. Young readers will want to be best friends with Lucely, Syd, and Chunk! - Zoraida Córdova, author of The Way to Rio Luna and the Brooklyn Brujas series Check out the author’s website,, for a plethora of teaching resources, including a Spanish glossary, launch party video, discussion guides, and more.Ghost Squad is a charming adventure full of girl power and heart.
But Syd's and Lucely’s first ghost spell goes wrong, releasing even more evil spirits! With the Halloween Festival quickly approaching, will the ghost squad have enough time and witchy superpowers to save Lucely’s hometown, her father’s business, and her firefly relatives whose lights are fading fast?Ĭreepy catacombs, fun-loving cats, and enchanted books are just a few of the elements readers will encounter in this page-turning mystery. Augustine, Lucely forms a “ghost squad” with her best friend Syd and Syd’s grandmother, Babette, a witch and occult store owner. When she learns from one of these cocuyos, Mama Teresa, that an evil force is descending upon St. Lucely Luna has a deep love for family, particularly her father, whose ghost tour business is on the rocks, and her deceased relatives who live as fireflies (or cocuyos) in her backyard and morph into humans when she needs them most.
Drawing from the author’s Dominican heritage, this action-packed novel is filled with cultural flavor.
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