I've had this book on my radar since I found Claribel on Twitter through mutuals. I am looking forward to seeing what Claribel A. If you love spooky stories, with ghosts and magic, you should definitely give this one a shot. Personally, I think this book can be enjoyed by any Reader, regardless of age. In addition, there is mystery, intrigue and some chilling, spooky moments. Ghost Squad is based on Dominican folklore and I really enjoyed how that cultural influence could be felt throughout the story. Syd's grandmother, Babette, was a great character as well, as she guided the girls in the magical arts.
They showed unconditional love and care for one another, it filled my heart. This entire book was full of action, heart and humor. They seek assistance from Syd's grandmother, Babette, who happens to be a witch, and her fat tabby cat, Chunk, who I loved.
Unfortunately, the girls inadvertently cast a spell that awakens malicious spirits, who then wreck havoc, threatening not just them and the dragonfly spirits, but the entire town.įrom there we follow Syd and Lucely as they try to figure out a way to undo what they have done. Together with her best friend, Syd, the girls try to figure out a way for Lucely's Dad to get the money he needs to hold off the bank foreclosure. They've become firefly spirits and she believes that magic is tied to the property. Lucely can see and interact with the ghosts of dead family members. Not only is it the house she grew up in, but the ghosts of her ancestors live here. When Lucely overhears this news, she is beyond worried. In fact, they are in danger of losing their home. It seems like no matter what he does, he just can't make enough money to keep them afloat.
Augustine, Florida, with her father, who gives walking Ghost Tours of the city.Īs amazing as that concept sounds, business unfortunately is not as profitable as one would hope. This adorable story follows 12-year old, Lucely Luna, who lives in St. Ortega's touching debut, is a shining example of why I love, and continue to read, the Middle Grade genre. The house is the center of the entire Luna family.Ghost Squad, Claribel A.
One of Lucely’s goals is to help her father’s business do better so they can stay in their ancestral home. The result is that knowing each is concerned for the other’s emotional well-being, they’re even more devoted to each other. Wishing not to worry one another, sometimes they try to hide their feelings, but this tends to fail because Lucely and Simon are talented detectors of mood changes. Simon’s sadness over the departure of his beloved wife some years earlier drags him down, but he never ceases to care for his daughter nor she for him. She also worries about him: He works hard but struggles to make enough money to pay for them both. Lucely helps him by play-acting the part of a haunted ghost. Lucely’s father runs a tour of haunted places in St.
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