FICTION

King & Kayla and the Case of the Downstairs Ghost

by Dori Hillestad Butler (text) & illus. by Nancy Meyers
Peachtree. (King & Kayla: Bk. 10). Jan. 2024. 48p. Tr $14.99. ISBN 9781682634691.
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Gr 1-3–King the friendly dog and his human Kayla are excited to have a sleepover with Jillian and her own fun-loving canine Thor. The only problem is the ghost in the basement! The group of friends goes on an adventure to where the spooky ghost dwells, looking and listening for clues as shadows caress the walls and “wooooooo” sounds are heard by each character, but only while the lights are off. Is there really a ghost, or is someone (or something) playing a trick on the sleepover crew? Simple illustrations guide readers through this beginning chapter book and pair nicely with Butler’s candid, straightforward text.
VERDICT This not-too-spooky ghost story is the ideal choice for newly independent readers and lovers of mysteries.
Reviewed by Kerra Mazzariello , Dec 22, 2023

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