Reviews by Tag: ghosts

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds is a fast-paced novel in verse about grief, revenge and tough choices. It follows Will, a teenager whose brother was killed. Following the neighborhood’s unspoken rules: no crying, no snitching and getting revenge, Will grabs a gun and heads to settle the score. During an intense elevator ride, Will meets the ghosts of people from his past, each sharing their own tragic stories. As he goes down each floor, he’s forced to question whether revenge is the right path.

Geronimo Stilton investigates strange occurrences at the mysterious Mousetown Mansion, rumored to be haunted by ghostly spirits. As he navigates spooky corridors and hidden rooms, Geronimo uncovers a sinister plot and confronts his own fears. With the help of his siblings and friend, Bruce Ragtop, Geronimo unravels the mystery behind the haunting. The journey takes them through secret passages, hidden laboratories and surprising revelations.

Ghost Circles is a graphic novel, the seventh book of a 9-book series called Bone. At the end of the fifth book, the Hooded One is revealed to be Princess Briar, Grandma's sister who was supposed to be dead. The Hooded One tries to kill Thorn, but she survives and the Hooded One is punished by the Locusts for trying to kill the wrong person. There is a big boom in the mountain and some of the locusts escape it, where they had been trapped so now the Lord of the Locusts is partially free.

Summary: One for Sorrow by Mary Downing Hahn is a haunting tale of bullying and revenge set during the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918. The story follows Annie, a new girl at school who befriends the mean-spirited Elsie. Despite Annie's attempts to distance herself, Elsie relentlessly clings to her, leading to a tragic series of events when Elsie dies and returns as a ghost seeking vengeance.

This book is about a trans boy trying to prove himself as a boy and be accepted by his family so

that he can become a brujo. Well trying to prove himself he summons the spirit of Julian, a

recently deceased bad boy from his high school, instead of his cousin Miguel who is missing.

Now he has to help Julian make amends with his friends and figure out how he died, try to find

his cousin, and prove himself to his traditional family. This book starts off slowly but then

The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould is a young adult paranormal thriller that follows the adventures of a teenage girl as she tries to unravel the mysteries of a small town in Oregon. Logan’s parents are famous ghosthunters, but when they return to their hometown to film their show, Logan knows something more is going on. Along with some local teens, Logan investigates the darkness that consumes the town. While Gould maintains an ominous tone throughout the novel, I didn’t find most of the story very creepy.

Catrina and her sister Maya mood to Northern California because of Mayas sickness. Maya was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. The cool air of California will help her breathing. their time there they reached the time of Cinco de Mayo. They encounter many spirits that Maya wanted to see. Will Catrina put her fears aside for her sickly sister? This book is the definition of family. Telgemeier made me feel like I was about of Catrina’s family. This heartfelt story is definitely a lesson to people. This teaches people that family is #1 and nothing can come before it.

This book has 6 different ghost stories. The main character in each book is Nancy Drew. She has to solve the mystery of The Campus Ghost, The Ghost Dogs of Whispering Oaks, Blackbeard’s Skull, The Ghost Jogger, The Curse of the Frog, and The Greenhouse Ghost. Nancy Drew doesn’t believe in ghosts but things like dogs that are dead coming back alive change Nancy Drew’s mind. These are six scary bone-chilling stories that you must read!

The Lonely Dead is a thrilling and wondrous mystery novel by April Henry. This book is about a girl named Adele who can see the dead. Adele's grampa takes her to the psychiatrist and the psychiatrist told her that she has a disease where she could see things that weren't there. One day she finds her ex-best friend (Tori) calling out to her and pleading for her to tell her parents that she is dead. When Tori’s body is reported to the police, they lead an investigation to figure out who murdered Tori.

Shadow Kiss is the third book in the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead. This installment explores what it means to be shadow kissed and Rose's feelings for Dimitri. When Rose's mind is tainted by unexplainable darkness, and she begins to see ghosts, including Mason's, she must decide who she will confide in, risking her closest relationships while trying to move on. I absolutely loved Rose's continued character development; she took a giant step toward becoming more mature in this book.