The ghost of Mary Chase has awoken and is to become the town crier and narrator of the the tale. But she is not the only ghost in Nantucket. Many have arrived and they are not happy. Houses are being sold to be restored but instead they are being gutted destroying memories and maybe even the way of life in Nantucket. The ghosts are back to stop the destruction and with the help of a gang of kids and an older man maybe they will be successful.
This was an interesting story with a real focus on culture and history - maybe more than most middle grade readers will be interested in. The ghost aspect was slightly scary but then became a bit violent. An unexpected twist at the end may leave readers either scratching their heads or going back to look for what they missed.
Verdict: For areas where Blue Balliett's books are popular or where Nantucket life and history rings true this would be a good purchase. For others it may be a struggle to stay engaged long enough to get to the spookier parts and the surprise.
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