Ghost Squad by Claribel A. Ortega
Published by Scholastic on April 7, 2020
Pages: 288
Genres: Fantasy
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Lucely’s family runs a ghost tour business in their town, but ghosts are also just a part of her everyday life. She has a jar of firefly spirits that are directly linked to a tree near her family’s house. She’s not afraid of the ghosts, she seeks their counsel, and the loves them. When Lucely and her friend Syd accidentally cast a spell that unleashes evil spirits, Lucely’s firefly spirits (as well as her town) are in danger. Lucely and Syd team up with her grandmother, Babette, to fight off the evil spirits and reverse the curse.

This is a fun lower middle grade novel that deals with many issues of family, self esteem, friendship, and more. It is well written, fast paced, and at times, funny. Hand this to fans of light fantasy and those who enjoy a quick read. Recommended for readers 3rd grade and up.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME