{"product_id":"dead-good-detectives-ghost-rescue-isbn-9780063329843","title":"Dead Good Detectives: Ghost Rescue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pulse-pounding sequel to \u003cem\u003eDead Good Detectives\u003c\/em\u003e, from the UK’s bestselling author of the Land of Roar series. A hauntingly fun read!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSid Jones successfully freed a pirate ghost named Bones from spending eternity trapped in a graveyard prison and, along with her best friend, Zen, helped Bones complete his unfinished business on Earth. But there are plenty more ghosts who are trapped in the in-between like Bones was. While they try to help the others, Sid, Zen, and Bones will have to avoid being caught by Old Scratch, the creepy specter who guards the prisoners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen their ghost friends start disappearing bit by bit, the pressure is on to free them all before they disappear completely and become wraiths, never to be at peace. But Sid soon finds out that Old Scratch isn’t the only terrifying ghoul guarding the prisoners. With a mysterious figure tracking her every move, Sid will have to find the power within herself to save her friends—before she gets turned into a ghost, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for Halloween reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA charming cozy seasonal pick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Land of Roar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"McLachlan does an excellent job of establishing the sibling tension before introducing the fantasy elements, and Rose’s desire to grow up and fit in feels as familiar and accessible as Arthur’s yearning to remain a child. This narrative’s sheer inventiveness marks it as distinct. The text and Mantle’s illustrations go wild with creativity. A sweet adventure and a paean to imagination and childhood innocence.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eDead Good Detectives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"McLachlan infuses both the supernatural adventure and Sid’s emotional evolution with a charming earnestness. A series opener—big on heart and short on horror—that offers fun ghostly escapades.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This upbeat piece by McLachlan (the Land of Roar series), the first in a series, boasts ghost pirates, puzzles, and buried treasure galore. It’s a lively nautical adventure and a celebration of owning one’s weirdness, standing up to peer pressure, and sticking by friends when the going gets tough.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mantle's whimsical black-and-white illustrations enhance this playful, \u003cem\u003ePeter Pan\u003c\/em\u003e–like tale of sibling rivalry and affection. A series starter with heart.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Delightfully illustrated. [A] rollicking adventure.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The ghostly content tends more toward whimsy than horror, with stylized black-and-white illustrations reinforcing the levity; this factor, combined with the straightforward plotting, will make this work accessible for younger or more sensitive readers. With charm and enthusiasm, McLachlan successfully juggles the central mystery of the bad guy with the storylines of each spirit who needs help to pass over. A buoyant sequel for readers who prefer their ghosts more bighearted than scary.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Storytide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48587992662245,"sku":"NP9780063329843","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063329843.jpg?v=1773960044","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/dead-good-detectives-ghost-rescue-isbn-9780063329843","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}