Ghoul Summer
Ghoul Summer by Tracy Badua, published by HarperCollins Publishers on September 2, 2025, is a children’s book that blends elements of fantasy and spine-chilling horror. This 240-page story follows twelve-year-old Barnaby, who is reluctantly spending his summer helping his grandpa move in the beach town of Sunnyside. Instead of enjoying his vacation, Barnaby encounters Maxwell, a moody ghost boy with unfinished business, leading to a series of unexpected events that challenge Barnaby’s plans for a carefree summer.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of friendship and social skills as Barnaby navigates his ghostly predicament. As he attempts to rid himself of Maxwell, he discovers that the only way to resolve the haunting is to assist the ghost in uncovering his past. The story delves into the complexities of growing up while intertwining elements of science fiction and fantasy, making it an engaging read for those interested in multicultural stories and the challenges of childhood.
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In this beachside ghost story that’s perfect for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Wednesday, twelve-year-old Barnaby is forced to spend his summer helping his grandpa move, only to be confronted by Maxwell–a moody ghost boy with some unfinished business.
Barnaby had grand plans for his summer. He should’ve been spending his days watching movies and gaming with his friends. Instead, his parents drag him to the boring beach town of Sunnyside to help his grandpa move.
Just when he thinks this summer can’t get any worse, a ghost boy named Maxwell shows up in their vacation rental home to kick Barnaby and his family out.
Barnaby tries everything to get rid of Maxwell on his own. But when his attempts fail and Maxwell actually becomes stronger, Barnaby realizes that there’s only one solution to his ghost troubles: helping Maxwell figure out his unfinished business. If he doesn’t, the ghost might ditch the rental home for Barnaby’s body instead.
With the clock counting down to the end of the trip, Barnaby is forced to enter an uneasy truce with Maxwell to find the truth–or be haunted forever.
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