In this Team Chu adventure, Vietnamese-American siblings Clip and Sadie Chu—and friends—must unearth the mystery behind a haunted Halloween carnival!
When Iggy Morales's stylish cat, Tuba, becomes famous on social media, he scores an invite to a star-studded pet fashion show at Spooky World. The family-friendly, Halloween-themed indoor carnival is the place to be on the last weekend in October, so of course Iggy brings all of his friends, including Clip and Sadie.
The kids expect to ride thrilling rollercoasters, play games in the midway, and eat fried dough and candy apples, but they encounter a different kind of excitement instead: a ghost called the Weeping Lady, who has haunted Spooky World for decades, appears and asks for their help!
The Weeping Lady sends Iggy and his friends on a mysterious, action-packed scavenger hunt all over the sprawling theme park, giving them cryptic clues and communicating with Iggy’s seemingly clairvoyant cat, Tuba.
If the kids can piece the story together and complete this wild ghost chase, they might just uncover the truth behind what really happened to Spooky World’s most infamous spirit!
PRAISE FOR TEAM CHU AND THE WILD GHOST CHASE
"Nonstop action and supernatural elements combined with strong character development, healthy parent relationships, and conflict resolution make these books both wholesome and engaging. This series is a first purchase for libraries where action and humor are in high demand."
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"TEAM CHU AND THE WILD GHOST CHASE was everything I wanted in a spooky middle grade book: twists and turns, genuine scares, but also such heartfelt coming-of-age moments between the friends. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I wanted to LIVE at Spooky World!"
Lorien Lawrence, author of The Stitchers series
"A fashionable cat, an infamous spirit, and a scavenger hunt through an epic indoor carnival make Team Chu and the Wild Ghost Chase loads of fun! This immersive and exciting story will delight existing Team Chu fans and readers new to the series."
Janae Marks, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING author of A SPLIT SECOND
"Spooky fun abounds in this spine-tingling third book in Julie Dao’s thrilling Team Chu series. Readers will love solving a chilling mystery along with Sadie, Clip, and their friends, all while navigating a fantastically frightful Halloween theme park and their own secrets. Filled with adventure, heart, insight, and a fabulous black cat, this story will bring down the (haunted) house!"
Andrea Wang, NewbEry Honor-winning author of Watercress
"A creepy carnival, spooky scavenger hunt... and a cat fashion show? Count me in for Team Chu's latest adventure! Dao has crafted an adventurous series filled with mystery and hijinks, as the Chu siblings grow and learn about family and friendship."
Adrianna Cuevas, author of Pura Belpre Honor book The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez and Cuba in My Pocket
"This tilt-a-whirl of adventure will leave you laughing, frightened, and cheering. Go, Team Chu!"
Maxwell Eaton III, author of the Flying Beaver Brothers series
BUZZ FOR TEAM CHU
AND THE BATTLE OF BLACKWOOD ARENA
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