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Lockwood, Lucy, George, Holly, and their associate Quill Kipps break into the booby-trapped mausoleum of a legendary psychic. The plot contains mild profanity and violence. Book #5
Quick Summary
If you love a ghost story that also makes you laugh out loud, the fifth installment in Jonathan Stroud's Lockwood & Co. series, The Empty Grave, is a perfect pick. The story follows the fearless (and endlessly banter-filled) trio of Lockwood, Lucy, and George, together with the reluctant ally Quill Kipps, as they attempt a high-stakes heist in a haunted mausoleum packed with clever traps and mischievous spirits. The humor is sharp and the scares are just right for middle-graders not too terrifying but enough to give you a thrill, though there are a few mild curses and some ghost-bashing action that parents should be aware of. Readers who enjoy a mix of spooky mystery and witty dialogue will find it hard to put down, and it's especially great for kids who like series like Goosebumps but want a bit more brainy banter. Even though it's the fifth book, the adventure works as a standalone, so you can jump in without having read the earlier volumes.