Lockwood & Co.: The Screaming Staircase

Lockwood & Co.: The Screaming Staircase 
by Jonathan Stroud

Residents of London are living in fear of the sinister ghosts that are haunting their city.   Ghost-hunting agencies, such as Lockwood & Co., are relied upon to rid homes and other buildings of lurking evil spirits.  Lucy, a girl with the ability to communicate with spirits, has recently joined Lockwood & Co. and, along with fellow ghost-hunters Anthony Lockwood and George Cubbins, finds herself in many dangerous, ghostly situations!  When a case turns into an embarrassing disaster, the three ghost-hunters must take on a potentially deadly case to save their business and their reputation!

This thrilling book, full of many scary moments, also has its share of humorous situations, making it a very entertaining story!   This is a series, and I suspect that readers will look forward to future adventures of the ghost-hunting trio of Lockwood & Co.

Author's website:  http://www.lockwoodandco.com/

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Stranded

Stranded
by Jeff Probst and Chris Tebbetts

The boat trip was supposed to help them get to know each other better.   At least, that was the plan when four children, whose parents recently married, set off with an uncle on a family boat trip.    Unfortunately, not everything goes according to plan.  When a huge storm hits, the four step-siblings find themselves separated from their uncle as their boat crashes into a deserted island.  Now, they must come together and put aside their differences if they want to survive.

A great first book in what is sure to be an exciting survival series!  


Author's website:  http://www.jeffprobst.com/stranded.php

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Zombie Baseball Beatdown

Zombie Baseball Beatdown
by Paolo Bacigalupi

Something strange is going on at the Milrow meat plant!   First, a horrible odor from the plant sends everyone in town running to the safety of their homes.   Unfortunately, it doesn't end there.   After terrifying encounters with their baseball coach and a carnivorous cow, Rabi and his friends realize that something at the plant is causing humans and cows to become zombies!     Will they be able to prove their suspicions and save their town from brain-hungry people and cattle before it's too late?

In addition to the gross moments that would be expected in a zombie-themed story, this book also has many funny moments.  It also addresses more serious issues, including troubles with family, friends, and bullies.   Overall, a fun book with a cover that will attract many readers!

Author's website:  http://windupstories.com/

Book website: http://www.zombiebaseballbeatdown.com/