Content: G (ghost pirates arguing)
BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ESSENTIAL
APPEALS TO: MANY
11yo AJ and his best friend Jayden have found a mysterious gold coin washed up on their Florida beach. Could this be part of the rumored treasure of Captain Grayshark? AJ hopes it si and that they can find the rest, because his parent’s diving business isn’t doing so well and Jayden’ may be moving because his mother has lost her job because of the economy. When the ghost of the actual Captain Grayshark also shows up in pursuit of his treasure, the boys enlist Andrea’s help - she is their own age and considers herself a ghost expert.
What a fun adventure! Amongst all of the pirates, ghosts, and treasure hunting, AJ and Jayden have a some very honest moments, where AJ learns that Jayden’s life is not about making AJ happy - a hard life lesson, but very well rendered. I haven’t read the companion novel, Benny Ramirez and the Nearly Departed, but I didn’t need to. Now I am looking forward to, I hope, more Iriarte ghost novels!
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
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