Language: G (0 swears, 0 ‘f’); Mature Content: PG (ouija board used); Violence: G (mild bullying, ghostly blood, haunting)
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
Only his best friend, Stash, knows that 12yo Will’s mom is the head caretaker of the local cemetery, Graceland. Except now everyone will know, because his class is there for a fieldtrip. The school bully convinces - threatens - Will into helping him break into a crypt late at night for some social media cred, but something goes terribly wrong. Now Will is hearing his name in a ghostly whisper, and blood is bubbling up from the ground. Will and Stash need more help to solve this mystery before its influence spreads.
Currie is great at writing spooky mysteries that don’t rely on gore to further the story. I personally like the nod to old-fashioned research skills as the group works on the mystery, how they skillfully handle the bully (with some supernatural help), and the byplay between the best friends as they widen their friend group.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
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