Ghost Squad

Twelve-year-old Lucely's best friend Syd goes missing, and Lucely must use her ability to communicate with her family's firefly-spirit ancestors to find her and confront an ancient evil spirit. A diverse, heartfelt ghost story with Cuban folklore and genuine scares.

Content Ratings

No Romance

There is no romantic content; Lucely's relationship with Syd is based on deep friendship.

Moderate Themes

Lucely is grieving the death of her grandmother while also facing the loss of her best friend; themes of grief, cultural identity, the power of ancestors, and the courage to face evil are emotionally significant; the novel balances genuine scares with heart.

Moderate Violence

Syd is kidnapped by a malevolent spirit; Lucely faces supernatural danger; the villain is genuinely frightening; violence is magical and intense but appropriate for middle-grade.