FICTION

Roxie and the Hooligans at Buzzard's Roost

208p. S. & S./Atheneum. May 2018. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781481437820.
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Gr 2–4—Roxie Warble has had her fair share of trouble with a gang of bullies known as the hooligans. But ever since they joined forces and captured some ruthless bank robbers in Roxie and the Hooligans, a sort of detente has existed between them. Still, Roxie would much rather keep her distance from these irrepressible miscreants and is thrilled when her dashing uncle Dangerfoot invites her along on vacation. Her enthusiasm quickly fades when she discovers that the entire gang has managed to come along despite not being invited. It takes no time for the children to realize things are not as they seem at Buzzard's Roost; there is a creepy and secretive widow living at their vacation home, and they spy mysterious lights coming from a supposedly vacant house. Could any of this be related to Uncle Dangerfoot's new invention, the Blasto-Sonic-Liftomatic? Once again, Roxie and the ragtag group will be relied upon to save the day.
VERDICT Master storyteller Naylor (Shiloh) has delivered a charming sequel that is also a fine standalone.

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