Fright in the Night

Gr 3–6—Set sail for another adventure featuring the pernicious pirates known as the Ghastly McNastys. After an encounter with a large fishing trawler and being expelled from the stomach of a giant killer whale, Gruesome and Grisly McNasty are once again on the path to finding their long-lost treasure. Characters from previous adventures band together to stop the pirates in their tracks and prevent them from creating havoc. Gardner dives right into her story, establishing necessary background along the way. Heavily illustrated, this is a great pick for reluctant readers. The jokes come at a rat-a-tat pace, and young readers will delight in the wordplay. A few of the jokes employ Briticisms and may go over the heads of some readers, but overall this is a fun ride on the high seas that will have fans clamoring for more.