{"product_id":"the-ghost-job-isbn-9780063253339","title":"The Ghost Job","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhosts make the best thieves in this pitch-perfect middle grade adventure from the acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eWeird Kid\u003c\/em\u003e. Perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and John David Anderson--and anyone looking for an \u003cem\u003eOcean's 11-\u003c\/em\u003estyle heist!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZenith and her friends may be dead—but lucky for them, even getting ghosted wasn’t enough to tear them apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe four of them were thick as thieves long before an \u003cem\u003eunfortunate\u003c\/em\u003e lab accident sent them careening into the afterlife. So when they hear about a machine that could return them to the land of the living, they are determined to steal it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, the magical device belongs to a dangerous necromancer who’s out for their ectoplasm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFortunately\u003c\/em\u003e, they’re great at heists. Because pulling off the score of their deathtimes is no job for an amateur. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for Halloween reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures light scares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA charming cozy seasonal pick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e | \u003cp\u003eIn this latest caper from the ingenious Van Eekhout, readers will enjoy the banter as much as the topsy-turvy action. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eVoyage of the Dogs\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e  “Fast-moving, funny, and suspenseful. A deep-space furry adventure with heart and humor.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Who’s a good boy? Lopside and the canine crew of the starship Laika! This dogs in space romp will make you sit up and beg for more.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A crackling page-turner about courage and wonder, full of warmth and heart and characters who jump off the page. It’s my favorite book of the year.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRae Carson, New York Times bestselling author of the Girl of Fire \u0026amp; Thorns series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Dogs in space? Who knew we needed that? But Greg van Eekhout proves we did! \u003cem\u003eVoyage of the Dogs \u003c\/em\u003e is a delight, and kids are going to love it.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpencer Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of Woof\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Dog-lovers and space enthusiasts will gravitate to Van Eekhout’s riveting book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZenith’s candidly funny first-person narrative applies a light, portmanteau-riddled touch to themes of death and grief, while the protagonists’ close relationships and powers offer up sheer spectral fun.  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Greg van Eekhout brings magic, mystery, humor, and weird science to his wonderful WEIRD KID! Devious and fun –and highly recommended!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Rot \u0026amp; Ruin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"No one mixes gonzo with heartfelt like Greg van Eekhout. Amid wacky aliens, secret organizations, and larger-than-life guitar solos, is one kid just trying to figure out who he is. I was rooting for Jake on every page, and you will be, too!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJenn Reese, author of A Game of Fox \u0026amp; Squirrels\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Exciting and intriguing twist on science-fiction tropes. A standout SF adventure.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eCog\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e  “A page-turning novel of friendship, family, and standing up for what’s right.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Cog is a gem of a robot, and his robotic observations are comedic gold. Readers will be charmed by this sci-fi tale of free choice, hot dogs, and fun word problems.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Van Eekhout brings considerable heart and wisdom to this coming-of-age tale. 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