I did read this as an adult, so I am not the target demographic, but I still thoroughly enjoyed the book!

Description: Bug is about to start middle school. The summer before the big 6th grade day, Bug has to stay at home instead of leaving for camp as Bug usually does. Bug's uncle recently died and Bug's mom's business is struggling. This gives Bug a lot of time to spend with Moira: the bestest friend in the whole world. Moira is focused on all the latest make up trends, boy, and people, believing she wants a fresh start in 6th grade. Moira wants that same fresh start for Bug. However: Bug isn't sure that's the right path. In Bug's haunted house, Bug starts to see messages from the other side, leading Bug to the right path for Bug.

The one star loss: For being a 4.5 hour audiobook and middle grade, this was extremely slow for me. However, I did love the messaging so it was worth getting through the pacing.

All the goodies:
- Bug is such a reflective character, with a kind heart: what a positive main character.
- The spooky elements: they kept me engaged while being age appropriate.
- The support system Bug has made my heart melt.
- The overall message of the book is so beautiful, I hope every middle grade student gets the chance to read this.

Summary: Such a great book and age-appropriate, but it is slow, so push through if you're feeling dredged down.