When twelve-year-old Theresa Martinez’s mom dies, money problems force her family to move into her dead grandmother’s creepy old mansion. Immediately, strange things start to happen. The powdered sugar she’s been searching the kitchen for suddenly falls out of a cupboard. Closed curtains are mysteriously open—all fun stuff for Theresa’s new ghost-obsessed friend Kerry. When they find out the … reality show, Ghosters, is hosting a contest for the best paranormal recording, Theresa remembers Dad’s money problems and vows to win the contest. Along with Joey, her little brother who has Asperger’s, the girls use Kerry’s ghost-chasing equipment to hopefully capture prizewinning evidence. They soon discover that ghosts are just the tip of the stunning mysteries the old house holds.
more
5 STARS
What a great book! I love watching ghost hunting shows just like the main character, Theresa and her friend, Kerry. It’s been a while since I’ve read a middle grade book, but this one was filled with mystery where I read with rapt attention.
I highly suggest reading this book if you enjoy a good middle grade mystery. Ghosters by Diana M. Corbitt is an EPIC read and will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!!
A little while ago I was given the opportunity to read Ghosters 2 and ended up really enjoying it. So I decided to go back and grab Books 1 and 3 and relive the fun.
I love that the scene is a haunted house and that it’s tied to Theresa and her family. Theresa is a well-rounded character and handles her roles & responsibilities well, especially given all the changes the family has gone through.
When she, her new friend Kerry, and her brother Joey begin their ghost hunting schemes, the secrets begin to unravel and the ghosts make themselves heard .. it’s enough to have you reading this in the day time.
This is an enjoyable MG paranormal mystery series. One I can’t wait to share with my granddaughter. She loves to read and will be all over this. It’s well written and perfectly spooky. This would be great to read during the Halloween season.
Ghosters by Diana Corbitt is an entertaining, suspenseful, creepy and engaging mystery and ghost story that children will revel in and, be unable to put down. The story follows a young girl, Theresa, whose mother has recently passed away. Along with her autistic brother, Joey, they are forced to move into their deceased grandparent’s ancient, huge and boring house. The neighbors believe the house to be haunted, but the kids don’t believe in ghosts. They are disheartened by their situation. That is until, things take a turn when Theresa meets a new friend, Kerry. And, Kerry does believe in ghosts, and has accumulated much ghost hunting equipment. When creepy unsound occurrences begin to happen in the old house, the kids decide to enter the Ghosters video contest. That’s when they start to discover that this old house is not that boring and could really be haunted after all. What ensues is a suspenseful, chilling and eye-opening adventure for these three kids.
Ghosters by Diana Corbitt is a fantastic, suspenseful read for children that love the paranormal and ghosts. It is well written, easy to read and flows nicely. It explores the hardships of losing a parent, childhood struggles, the difficulties, beauty and importance of friendship and autism. This book is intended for children ages 9-12 and grades 4-7, but as an adult, I found it to be fun, engrossing and overwhelmingly entertaining.
Ghosters is thought provoking, humorous and captivating, as well. With surprises around every corner, these three kids are on quite a journey and adventure. It is an exciting tale about ghosts, mystery, friendship and adventure. There are family secrets to be discovered, along with self-discovery. This book held me mesmerized from the first chapter to the very satisfying end that has a shocking twist. I was always intrigued and wanting to know what I would discover next. What would happen next? What would the children find next? What will happen to them? Ghosters by Diana Corbitt is definitely one of the best children’s mystery, suspense and paranormal books I have ever read. It is so much more than just a ghost story. Artisan Book Reviews highly recommends it. Children will love it. Get your child a copy, you won’t be disappointed and they will certainly be delighted.