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Editorial review quotes
"Szabo and Bonadonna’s story crackles with action and
excitement. Their storytelling moves with the speed of
lightning, but never lets the reader get lost. The atmosphere is
just spooky enough to be fun but never enough to be too scary.
Nikki and Jack are terrific characters. Their humorous bickering
and genuine affection for each other make them very relatable.
Wishbone Jones and Catman are good-natured foils for the
snarky, sometimes cranky Ghoulina. Together, the band of
heroes’ quick wits and courage in the face of deadly crows, evil
Shadows, and wicked Spooks, will thrill anyone who picks it
up. The megalomaniacal Hobart T. Hobgoblin is a great villain,
who chews up the scenery every time he shows up. Though we
never feel sorry for him, we learn enough about his past to
understand him. There are also some valuable lessons to be
learned along the way. Nikki and Jack must figure out for
themselves that while selfishness and greed can lead to a bad
end, courage and self-sacrifice can help defeat evil. Szabo and
Bonadonna weave this into the story with great skill."
~Fletcher Vredenburg
"This is book one in a series and I am already wondering what
ghoulish adventures await this heroic team. As a teacher, I look
for books that teach a good lesson and this one will not
disappoint. I recommend this book for home or school libraries
for children from ages 6 to 12. I gave it 5 Howling Halloween
stars!"
~Children's author and teacher Janet Balletta
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