Ghostlight by Kenneth Oppel
Published by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers on September 6, 2022
ISBN: 0593487931
Pages: 400
Genres: Adventure, Supernatural
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Kenneth Oppel’s “Ghostlight” is a middle-grade supernatural adventure. Gabe, a teenager  who doesn’t believe in ghosts, works as a tour guide for the Ghost Tour at the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse. By repeating the name of a ghost several times during the course of the tour, he awakens Rebecca Strand, a girl who died back in the 1830s while fighting evil ghosts at the lighthouse. Now Gabe and his friends must come together to fight back against a powerful and evil ghost.

The plot is unique and interesting and the theme of friendship comes through clearly. The story felt a little long and convoluted at times, but good characterization helps keep readers interested. Aimed at kids aged 11-15, “Ghostlight” is a suggested purchase where supernatural middle-grade novels or Oppel’s other books are popular.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME.