4.2 Stars

Roosevelt plans his summer to spend a great time with his dad. However, it seems impossible with a new baby on the way, and most importantly, the shifting of Roosevelt’s room to the attic. Everyone knows the attic has ghosts. The kid is terrified, of course. His friends offer a shoulder to lean on, but what else can they do?

As Roosevelt tries to prove the existence of ghosts to his parents, he has to find a way to be rid of the ghosts as well. He also has to feed the bunnies and take his four-year-old sister to play with the bunnies thrice a day. The twin bullies are another headache to deal with. Will Roosevelt’s summer be how he wants? What new adventures does the boy face?

The book is a lighthearted middle-grade paranormal adventure with babies in abundance. There are a handful of illustrations, some of which are super cute. I loved the ones with Kennedy (Roosevelt’s sister).

The writing is cute and funny. Roosevelt is a nice little narrator with a good sense of humor. He and his friends have some cool adventures too! His relationship with his family and friends was lovely to read. Kennedy is a star. That girl adds so much sparkle (literally) to the book.

I do plan to pick the first book someday and hopefully read the next ones whenever they are available.

To sum up, Roosevelt Banks and the Attic of Doom is a light and humorous MG fiction. Kids who like ghosts, mischief, bunnies, and silly adventures will enjoy the book.

I received an ARC from NetGalley, Red Chair Press, and One Elm Books and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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