(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Chris Chalik & Dave Shephard. Also illustrated by Jon Davis and Leo Hartas. This impressive book looks at a history of journeys around the world. Litton includes those over water, land, ice, and snow, and via machines such as motorcycles, motor vehicles, airplanes, and spacecraft. Brief but informative sections on a diverse selection of explorers and travelers are accompanied by evocative monochromatic sketches of people and places, bringing the fascinating journeys to life.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(4) 1-3 Calico: Ghost Detectors series. Illustrated by Dave Shephard. Young ghost detectives Malcolm and Dandy encounter a doll-obsessed poltergeist (Dolled), a haunted mini-golf course (Lies), a dance teacher running rehearsals from beyond the grave (Kick), and a ghost zookeeper with a full complement of ghost zoo animals (Lions). Stilted dialogue aside, the large print, simple plots, and comic-style illustrations make these light books accessible for those not quite ready for Goosebumps. Review covers these Calico: Ghost Detectors titles: All Dolled Up!, As It Lies!, One, Two, Three, Kick!, and Lions, Tiger & Bears, Oh My!.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) 1-3 Calico: Ghost Detectors series. Illustrated by Dave Shephard. Young ghost detectives Malcolm and Dandy encounter a doll-obsessed poltergeist (Dolled), a haunted mini-golf course (Lies), a dance teacher running rehearsals from beyond the grave (Kick), and a ghost zookeeper with a full complement of ghost zoo animals (Lions). Stilted dialogue aside, the large print, simple plots, and comic-style illustrations make these light books accessible for those not quite ready for Goosebumps. Review covers these Calico: Ghost Detectors titles: All Dolled Up!, As It Lies!, One, Two, Three, Kick!, and Lions, Tiger & Bears, Oh My!.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) 1-3 Calico: Ghost Detectors series. Illustrated by Dave Shephard. Young ghost detectives Malcolm and Dandy encounter a doll-obsessed poltergeist (Dolled), a haunted mini-golf course (Lies), a dance teacher running rehearsals from beyond the grave (Kick), and a ghost zookeeper with a full complement of ghost zoo animals (Lions). Stilted dialogue aside, the large print, simple plots, and comic-style illustrations make these light books accessible for those not quite ready for Goosebumps. Review covers these Calico: Ghost Detectors titles: All Dolled Up!, As It Lies!, One, Two, Three, Kick!, and Lions, Tiger & Bears, Oh My!.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) 1-3 Calico: Ghost Detectors series. Illustrated by Dave Shephard. Young ghost detectives Malcolm and Dandy encounter a doll-obsessed poltergeist (Dolled), a haunted mini-golf course (Lies), a dance teacher running rehearsals from beyond the grave (Kick), and a ghost zookeeper with a full complement of ghost zoo animals (Lions). Stilted dialogue aside, the large print, simple plots, and comic-style illustrations make these light books accessible for those not quite ready for Goosebumps. Review covers these Calico: Ghost Detectors titles: All Dolled Up!, As It Lies!, One, Two, Three, Kick!, and Lions, Tiger & Bears, Oh My!.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) 4-6 Spellbound: Haunted series. Illustrated by Dave Shephard. Stu and his friend Dan encounter spooky sounds and ghostly figures in four quick, semi-scary adventures. Aimed at reluctant or struggling middle-grade readers, the spare texts of this adequate hi-lo series include key words highlighted with varying typefaces. The dark, shadowy illustrations on every spread reflect the facile stories' eerie tone. Review covers these Spellbound: Haunted titles: A Deadly Fall, Hoops Shadow, Lost in the Dark, and Phantom Flames.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(4) 4-6 Spellbound: Haunted series. Illustrated by Dave Shephard. Stu and his friend Dan encounter spooky sounds and ghostly figures in four quick, semi-scary adventures. Aimed at reluctant or struggling middle-grade readers, the spare texts of this adequate hi-lo series include key words highlighted with varying typefaces. The dark, shadowy illustrations on every spread reflect the facile stories' eerie tone. Review covers these Spellbound: Haunted titles: A Deadly Fall, Hoops Shadow, Lost in the Dark, and Phantom Flames.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth