Content: G (ghosts, mild danger)
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
Since her best friend deserted her, Barret Eloise has become withdrawn from the school social scene - only surfacing to answer every teachers’ questions correctly to show off her one skill. Forced into a group project with sadi former best friend, the school sport star, and the also smart Wayne, the quartet decide to investigate the Rathfield Manor - the local haunted house, where it is said people disappear. Now they are locked inside and tormented by the ghost of a young boy, who dares them to try to win his games.
Brandt gives us a good game-based ghost story, but adds depth with Barrett Eloise’s insecurities, while also giving her the tools she needs to grow more depth. Also, the solution to the haunting problem is its own layer - not just an evil spirit out to kill everyone. In fact, I am very impressed by other small details that Brandt nurtures into the overall story.
The characters are white, with one African American. One character has two dads.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
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