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Synopsis
Christmas is coming to Blackstone Bay, and Maddie Graves-Winters is excited to spend it with friends and family … right up until she finds a dead Santa Claus at a local tree farm while on a family outing. The dead man is a local. Maddie and her husband Nick went to high school with him. His death is not the only weird thing happening at the tree farm, though. No, it seems all of the elves are missing as well. Maddie is intrigued. Then, when her son has a dream about a monster in a cave holding the elves captive, she becomes worried. Why is this creature reaching out to Finn? Maddie is determined to figure it out. She’s going to have help in the form of her friends Rowan, Ivy, and Harper. Together — along with all of their families — they will solve one last mystery together, proving that some bonds can’t be broken. There are all different types of magic and Maddie is about to see the darkest type in action. Come along for the ride and enjoy the final Return to Magic mystery.
Is Ghouls Just Want to Have Fun appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A cozy paranormal mystery with a murder investigation and missing persons, set during Christmas. Contains some violence (dead body, kidnapped elves, dark magic) but handled in a lighthearted cozy mystery style with emphasis on friendship and family.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child harm, murder, and death.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the mix of holiday cheer, supernatural mystery-solving, and a tight-knit group of friends working together to save the day.