A Festival of Ghosts

Gr 4–6—Rosa Diaz might have saved her town by unleashing ghosts in A Properly Unhaunted Place, but now she has to deal with poltergeists. As an appeasement specialist, Rosa has been in some challenging supernatural situations, but attending school may prove to be the trickiest yet. Luckily, her friend Jasper is around to help. At first, they investigate fairly mild cases such as chalkboards that won't erase. But things take a serious turn as children begin to lose their voices. Jasper's parents have always organized the Renaissance Festival in their town, and now it's threatened by ghosts and scarecrow armies that seem to be in an endless battle. This supernatural novel is filled with spooky elements, but always includes a bit of humor. Witty dialogue and interesting characters make this second installment an engaging pick, though readers should start with the first book.