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Average rating3.6
“Oh has crafted a truly chilling middle grade horror novel that will grab readers’ imaginations.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Even more impressive than the shiver factor is the way the author skillfully uses the compelling premise to present a strong, consistent message of not rejecting what you don’t understand.” —Booklist (starred review) “This mystery thriller infused with diverse characters and intriguing themes will appeal to horror fans and to reluctant readers who enjoy a good scare.” —School Library Journal We Need Diverse Books founder Ellen Oh returns with Spirit Hunters, a high-stakes middle grade mystery series about Harper Raine, the new seventh grader in town who must face down the dangerous ghosts haunting her younger brother. A riveting ghost story and captivating adventure, this tale will have you guessing at every turn! Harper doesn’t trust her new home from the moment she steps inside, and the rumors are that the Raine family’s new house is haunted. Harper isn’t sure she believes those rumors, until her younger brother, Michael, starts acting strangely. The whole atmosphere gives Harper a sense of déjà vu, but she can’t remember why. She knows that the memories she’s blocking will help make sense of her brother’s behavior and the strange and threatening sensations she feels in this house, but will she be able to put the pieces together in time?
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2 primary booksSpirit Hunters is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2014 with contributions by Ellen Oh.
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Spirit Hunters
Overall Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ .5 (3.5/5) or 7.57/10 overall
Characters - 7
Atmosphere - 8
Writing - 8
Plot - 7
Intrigue - 8
Logic - 7
Enjoyment - 8
I'm not going to lie - this was annoying but also terrifying.
The annoying part was with the smallest child, kinda had annoying I dislike this kid babadook vibes. I had the audiobook at x3 speed because the narrator did such a realistic whiny kid voice for this possessed brat.
It also kinda worked for it? Because it was so out of touch and in character for a kids early stages learning behavior and empathy skills...but ya know their actually possessed by an evil spirit.
Also this book isn't afraid to do actual harm to the characters, which really draws you in. Def. a creepy read and I can see a kid really getting into this.