A satisfying mystery that involves a boy who loves books, a library
threatened with closing, and, quite possibly, the ghost of the writer
John Steinbeck.
Praise for "Steinbeck's Ghost:"
"The themes of valuing friendship, managing adults who have lost
their priorities, and connecting people through stories will appeal to
kids who have found their own magic in the library."--"The Bulletin of
the Center for Children's Books"
"The second half of the book is the most absorbing.... [The
protagonist] is well drawn. This novel would have greatest appeal to
readers familiar with Steinbeck's works."--"School Library Journal"
"the story remains an intriguing introduction/companion to
Steinbeck's works and imaginatively conveys the power of literature to
transport people to another time and place."--"Publishers Weekly"
"Buzbee's love for literature and libraries is infectious and, for those similarly inclined, deeply satisfying."--"Booklist"
"Magical realism with Steinbeck's ghost and a discerning young hero."--"Kirkus Reviews"
