MARCH 2020 - AudioFile
Reba Buhr returns with her spellbinding narrating skills for Book 2 of the Cassidy Blake series. Tween Cass’s near-death experience allows her to see through the veil into the world of ghosts. Cass and her best ghost friend, Jacob, are exploring Paris, the next destination for the ghost-hunting TV show her parents are filming. Unlike in Edinburgh, the setting of CITY OF GHOSTS, the Parisians don't like talking about their ghosts, despite living atop bone-filled catacombs. Buhr brings youthful energy and excellent accents to the story, deftly navigating French place names and action-packed sequences. Cass's newfound purpose, sending ghosts on from our world, is put to the test when a powerful poltergeist begins terrorizing her family and the city. Buhr's bright tone keeps the spooky story middle grade appropriate. S.T.C. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine
From the Publisher
Praise for City of Ghosts:"Spine tingling and page-turning, perfectly blending humor, heart, and adventure . . . I loved it!" — Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of The False Prince"This book has it all — a ghost for a best friend, a city brimming with magic, and a brave girl discovering her strange power. A thrilling and chilling mystery that will have you counting the days until Cass's next adventure." — Zoraida Córdova, author of the Brooklyn Brujas series* "This atmospheric ghost story from Schwab (the Monsters of Verity duology) chills and charms while challenging readers to face their fears. Courageous, quick-witted Cassidy inspires, her relationship with Jacob is tender, and the thrilling conclusion is sure to gratify." — Publishers Weekly, starred review"Begs to be read in the dark of night." — Kirkus Reviews"Schwab paints an eerie portrait of haunted locales and her descriptions of the various ghosts and their terrible ends will send shivers down even the bravest readers' spines . . . This fast-paced, spooky ghost story filled with international adventure is sure to please horror enthusiasts and armchair travelers." — School Library Journal"Readers craving a spooky story that won't terrorize their dreams will do well with this. Genuine frights are offset by Cass' rapport with Jacob, which injects a steady stream of humor into the spirited, mysterious narrative. A polished, fast-paced read, sure to be popular . . . Schwab's YA fantasies are regularly best-sellers, and this has every reason to follow suit." — Booklist"[A] fresh spin on ghost tales. [Schwab] evokes the real-world Edinburgh with plenty of vivid sensory detail, and imbues the Veil and its inhabitants with spine-tingling spookiness and melancholy. The humor and warmth of the protagonists' strong bond and the support and safety of Cass's and Lara's loving families nicely balance the suspense of this supernatural adventure." — The Horn BookPraise for Tunnel of Bones (City of Ghosts #2): "A hair-raising romp for middle-graders ready to dip their toes into horror." — Booklist "Schwab skillfully weaves her setting's atmosphere and history into the brisk adventure; the claustrophobic-feeling climactic scene set in Paris's infamous Catacombs is especially immersive . . . Will leave readers impatiently awaiting the next ghost-hunting expedition." — The Horn Book "Another spine-tinglingly satisfying trek into the world of the dead." — Kirkus Reviews
MARCH 2020 - AudioFile
Reba Buhr returns with her spellbinding narrating skills for Book 2 of the Cassidy Blake series. Tween Cass’s near-death experience allows her to see through the veil into the world of ghosts. Cass and her best ghost friend, Jacob, are exploring Paris, the next destination for the ghost-hunting TV show her parents are filming. Unlike in Edinburgh, the setting of CITY OF GHOSTS, the Parisians don't like talking about their ghosts, despite living atop bone-filled catacombs. Buhr brings youthful energy and excellent accents to the story, deftly navigating French place names and action-packed sequences. Cass's newfound purpose, sending ghosts on from our world, is put to the test when a powerful poltergeist begins terrorizing her family and the city. Buhr's bright tone keeps the spooky story middle grade appropriate. S.T.C. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine
Kirkus Reviews
2019-05-26
The sequel to City of Ghosts (2018) takes Cassidy Blake to Paris.
Cass and her parents travel from Edinburgh, a city of shadows, to the City of Light for the next episode of the paranormal TV show The Inspecters. First stop: Paris' catacombs, where, five stories underground, the remains of more than 6 million people lie beneath the feet of the city's 2 million living inhabitants. Here, in this tunnel of bones, the golden, glittering light of the metropolis above yields to an eerie dimness. Both Cass, who is a beacon for the dead, and her spectral best friend, Jacob, who continues acting as the voice of caution, immediately feel its psychic negativity. When Cass mistakenly frees a poltergeist from the catacombs, she and Jacob must race against the clock to stop it before it wreaks irrevocable havoc on all of Paris. From the the Tuileries to the Père Lachaise cemetery to the Paris Opera House, sense of place is tangible. Vivid descriptions of the catacombs highlight the morbidly fascinating nature of one of the world's creepiest locations. Knowledge of the previous book isn't strictly necessary, but readers will want to delve into Cass' first adventure before embarking on this one. The open ending will leave readers wondering where Cassidy's paranormal adventures will take her next. Assume whiteness except for Cassidy's Scottish Indian friend, Lara Chowdhury, who offers guidance via text and video.
Another spine-tinglingly satisfying trek into the world of the dead. (Paranormal adventure. 8-13)
