Hazy Bloom and the Mystery Next Door by Jennifer Hamburg, Jenn Harney
on February 26th 2019
ISBN: 0374305013
Pages: 176
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Hazy is convinced her summer will be boring until she has a tomorrow vision and suspects there is a ghost in her neighbor’s house.  Figuring out what each vision means while trying to find the ghost occupies Hazy’s thoughts despite her babysitter, Aunt Jenna, trying to provide her with surprises (gardening two hours a day) and a Fantastic Day of Fun (which wasn’t).  Hazy’s tomorrow power surprises her with a vision predicting the next day’s events. These visions are simple (a crinkled yellow circle) and often lead to a normal event (deflated balloon). Only Hazy’s best friend, Elizabeth, knows about her power and possibly her aunt.  Hazy figures out how to navigate these powers, be patient with her theater obsessed best friend, and enjoy summer while solving the mystery. Illustrations break up the text and add to the humor and story line.  Readers will find Hazy likeable, funny and may learn from her as she changes her opinion about an annoying classmate and a teacher.  Friendship and patience are the major themes.  Recommended for ages 7-10.

Reviewed by Heather Hale, Easton School District, Easton