I read Ghost Squad in two sittings and it was a great way to spend some time. Yes, the humour is naturally more juvenile than my kind of thing as an adult but there’s still some moments that made me smile to myself and Syd especially had some witty observational one-liners. I haven’t read a middle grade or children’s book since I was the intended demographic for such a book, but when I heard about Ghost Squad, I knew I had to check it out and I’m very pleased I did.
Together, they must join forces with Syd’s witch grandmother, Babette, and her tubby tabby, Chunk, to fight the haunting head-on and reverse the curse to save the town and Lucely’s firefly spirits before it’s too late. Check out the author’s website,, for a plethora of teaching resources, including a Spanish glossary, launch party video, discussion guides, and more.Shortly before Halloween, twelve-year-old Lucely and her best friend, Syd, cast a spell that accidentally awakens malicious spirits, wreaking havoc throughout St.
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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