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A review by justagirlwithabook
The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I finished The Saturday Night Ghost Club fittingly on the very night before school officially started back up. This book might been small but it’s also mighty. It follows a twelve-year-old Jake through a series of ghostly adventures over the summer with a few close friends, his Uncle Cal, and Uncle C’s friend Lex.
I found it to be a bit reminiscent of The Sandlot, but with ghost stories and a smaller group of friends and family members … and with a bit of a heartbreaking reveal towards the end relating to Uncle Cal and the people that love him the best way they know how. (Don’t worry, everyone still turns out okay!)
If you’ve not read it, it’s worth picking up, especially if you’re looking for a book that’s got some “summer time is coming to a close” vibes. It’s mostly light-hearted and fun, but it also addresses mental health issues and people loving other people in the midst of their struggles.
I found it to be a bit reminiscent of The Sandlot, but with ghost stories and a smaller group of friends and family members … and with a bit of a heartbreaking reveal towards the end relating to Uncle Cal and the people that love him the best way they know how. (Don’t worry, everyone still turns out okay!)
If you’ve not read it, it’s worth picking up, especially if you’re looking for a book that’s got some “summer time is coming to a close” vibes. It’s mostly light-hearted and fun, but it also addresses mental health issues and people loving other people in the midst of their struggles.