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The Haunting of Room 909
Summer is usually a time of fun and games for most children, but Hanna and Ben Littleton are not your average eleven and twelve-year-old. Their father is Percy Littleton, a famous paranormal investigator, and this summer they are traveling to different locations to investigate unexplained phenomenons. Things are rather boring until they stop at Castleridge Hotel. The hotel is reportedly haunted by more than one ghostly presence and the manager has asked Percy for help.
Though warned by their father not to meddle in his investigation, the brother and sister are convinced they can prove their worth as true investigators. Their eagerness soon turns to terror when Hanna begins having visions about a certain former employee of the hotel, the elevator takes them to the ninth floor on its own, and ghosts interact with them. The building seems to have a mind of its own as Hanna and Ben are forced to figure out what really happened one hundred years ago at Castleridge Hotel, before the spirits trapped inside decide to make them permanent residents.
Though warned by their father not to meddle in his investigation, the brother and sister are convinced they can prove their worth as true investigators. Their eagerness soon turns to terror when Hanna begins having visions about a certain former employee of the hotel, the elevator takes them to the ninth floor on its own, and ghosts interact with them. The building seems to have a mind of its own as Hanna and Ben are forced to figure out what really happened one hundred years ago at Castleridge Hotel, before the spirits trapped inside decide to make them permanent residents.
145 pages, Paperback
First published June 7, 2019
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June 25, 2019
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Brother and sister Ben and Hanna Littleton live with their dad Percy who is a paranormal investigator. The two siblings enjoy helping their father out with his work and often go with him when he travels to investigate reports of ghosts being seen or causing a disturbance.
When Percy is called to help rid a hotel of ghosts that seem to be increasing in power he tells his children they can attend but they must not get involved as the hotel ghost is said to be particularly dangerous.
After checking into the hotel Percy leaves the children in their hotel room telling them they must not go to the ninth floor which is where all the ghostly activity has been happening. But kids being kids, the two can’t help themselves and decide to see for themselves what all the fuss is about, but with a maniac hotel Bellhop who died nearly 100 years ago on the loose and his victims trying to escape from him the children find themselves caught up in the middle of this ghostly battle.
The Haunting of Room 909 is the first book in a new middle-grade series called Junior Paranormal Investigators. The book is set in Banff, Canada and revolves around Ben and Hanna who want to be paranormal investigators like their dad Percy. Their dad hadn’t always had this job though, he started after his wife disappeared into a bright light one night three years ago.
The children are typical kids, fun, cheeky and don’t always do as they are told. They see how their dad’s job looks like a lot of fun and decide that they have seen their father work on enough sites to know how to be investigators of their own.
The book is engaging and exciting. The book does feature numerous ghosts and one particularly nasty one too, so if you have a child that is easily scared I would suggest that you don’t let them read this book, however for those that love a good paranormal book, this would be perfect.
This is a great start to what looks like is going to be a wonderful series featuring two very bright and brave siblings, oh and their dad too. I hope in the future we get to find out what happened to their mum as the way her disappearance was told was more of a UFO abduction that ghostly activity, so I’m wondering if there will be a cross over between the two at some point.
Brother and sister Ben and Hanna Littleton live with their dad Percy who is a paranormal investigator. The two siblings enjoy helping their father out with his work and often go with him when he travels to investigate reports of ghosts being seen or causing a disturbance.
When Percy is called to help rid a hotel of ghosts that seem to be increasing in power he tells his children they can attend but they must not get involved as the hotel ghost is said to be particularly dangerous.
After checking into the hotel Percy leaves the children in their hotel room telling them they must not go to the ninth floor which is where all the ghostly activity has been happening. But kids being kids, the two can’t help themselves and decide to see for themselves what all the fuss is about, but with a maniac hotel Bellhop who died nearly 100 years ago on the loose and his victims trying to escape from him the children find themselves caught up in the middle of this ghostly battle.
The Haunting of Room 909 is the first book in a new middle-grade series called Junior Paranormal Investigators. The book is set in Banff, Canada and revolves around Ben and Hanna who want to be paranormal investigators like their dad Percy. Their dad hadn’t always had this job though, he started after his wife disappeared into a bright light one night three years ago.
The children are typical kids, fun, cheeky and don’t always do as they are told. They see how their dad’s job looks like a lot of fun and decide that they have seen their father work on enough sites to know how to be investigators of their own.
The book is engaging and exciting. The book does feature numerous ghosts and one particularly nasty one too, so if you have a child that is easily scared I would suggest that you don’t let them read this book, however for those that love a good paranormal book, this would be perfect.
This is a great start to what looks like is going to be a wonderful series featuring two very bright and brave siblings, oh and their dad too. I hope in the future we get to find out what happened to their mum as the way her disappearance was told was more of a UFO abduction that ghostly activity, so I’m wondering if there will be a cross over between the two at some point.
June 7, 2019
This book introduces you to Hanna and Ben Littleton, the children of a famous paranormal investigator; despite his wish, they are drawn into the investigation of a haunted hotel.
With “The Haunting of Room 909“, Michael James has created the first in a series of adventures with a quite unusual background and very likeable protagonists. It is a very intriguing read, inevitably drawing you in as the story proceeds. Michael James paints a clear picture of the main characters’ mindsets – making the readers acquainted with them – while the story evolves. I was drawn very close to Hanna and Sam. The main characters are complex and I took to them instantly; the others are of sufficient depth. The story is cleverly elaborated and has a great flow. I had a great time reading “The Haunting of Room 909”. Children who like the paranormal genre will love this book.
This is a book for you if you like middle-grade adventure, the paranormal, funny moments, and likeable characters.
Highly recommended.
With “The Haunting of Room 909“, Michael James has created the first in a series of adventures with a quite unusual background and very likeable protagonists. It is a very intriguing read, inevitably drawing you in as the story proceeds. Michael James paints a clear picture of the main characters’ mindsets – making the readers acquainted with them – while the story evolves. I was drawn very close to Hanna and Sam. The main characters are complex and I took to them instantly; the others are of sufficient depth. The story is cleverly elaborated and has a great flow. I had a great time reading “The Haunting of Room 909”. Children who like the paranormal genre will love this book.
This is a book for you if you like middle-grade adventure, the paranormal, funny moments, and likeable characters.
Highly recommended.
May 25, 2019
Hanna and Ben live an unusual life. Their father became a paranormal investigator when their mother disappeared, after a series of paranormal events near their home, three years previously. Hanna and Ben are eager to assist their father with his latest case that involves a haunting at a well-know hotel. Percy, their father, is not keen to let them become involved as he thinks paranormal investigating is to dangerous for children. It seems, however, that there are other forces at play that are quite determined to get the children onto the ninth floor, which is the centre of the mysterious occurrences. The children have no choice in the matter when the elevator takes them directly to the 9th floor, which they have been forbidden to enter, despite the elevator button supposedly having been disconnected.
Hanna is sensitive to the mystical forces around her and has an out of body experience when she can see the ghosts that are haunting the 9th floor. Two of them seem desperate for help and Hanna is determined to assist them with escaping from a murderous previous employee, if she can. Ben is delighted to have an opportunity to investigate a paranormal case and is happy to accompany her on an investigation of various parts of the hotel.
I enjoyed this book and thought children aged 9 to 12 would find it entertaining. It brought the film, Ghostbusters, to my mind as it has the same mixture of scary with a sprinkling of subtle humour and some interesting equipment and events.
Hanna is sensitive to the mystical forces around her and has an out of body experience when she can see the ghosts that are haunting the 9th floor. Two of them seem desperate for help and Hanna is determined to assist them with escaping from a murderous previous employee, if she can. Ben is delighted to have an opportunity to investigate a paranormal case and is happy to accompany her on an investigation of various parts of the hotel.
I enjoyed this book and thought children aged 9 to 12 would find it entertaining. It brought the film, Ghostbusters, to my mind as it has the same mixture of scary with a sprinkling of subtle humour and some interesting equipment and events.
August 6, 2019
I really enjoyed this, I do have to say it is more for older children. The horror side of things can be detailed in some places.
I just like how it explored the history, how the story was told was just great. You went on an adventure with the main characters, you learned the ghost’s history as they did. It was all extremely well thought out. Looking forward to more stories if the Author continues this series.
(Disclaimer: I received a free copy from the Publisher. Does not affect my review)
I just like how it explored the history, how the story was told was just great. You went on an adventure with the main characters, you learned the ghost’s history as they did. It was all extremely well thought out. Looking forward to more stories if the Author continues this series.
(Disclaimer: I received a free copy from the Publisher. Does not affect my review)
June 7, 2019
A wonderfully spooky book for youngsters
After their mother disappeared in unusual circumstances, Hanna and Ben's dad became a paranormal investigator. His latest case is the haunting of a hotel, and although their dad doesn't want them anywhere near the centre of the paranormal events on the ninth floor, the hotel has other ideas. As Hannah is sensitive to some of the ghosts and Ben is excited to help investigate, the two youngsters are drawn into the events.
This was an enjoyable, fast-paced book with a great mix of supernatural creepiness and humour. Just right for youngsters 8/9 and above.
After their mother disappeared in unusual circumstances, Hanna and Ben's dad became a paranormal investigator. His latest case is the haunting of a hotel, and although their dad doesn't want them anywhere near the centre of the paranormal events on the ninth floor, the hotel has other ideas. As Hannah is sensitive to some of the ghosts and Ben is excited to help investigate, the two youngsters are drawn into the events.
This was an enjoyable, fast-paced book with a great mix of supernatural creepiness and humour. Just right for youngsters 8/9 and above.
May 27, 2019
A fast-paced and exciting read with the perfect mix of humor and horror in this first book in the series. I'm curious to see where the story will go as the author touched on an interesting backstory involving UFO's which is a personal fave of mine. I'll definitely be recommending this fun read to my Grade 5 class.
June 16, 2019
Spooky and imaginative!
James pens a grand story in The Haunting of Room 909. First, I like the writing style of this author and the showing of this spooky and imaginative young adult story. I enjoyed reading this fast-pace, easy read. I'd say it fits cleanly and wonderfully with the target age group, and is well written. Siblings, Hanna and Ben, 11 and 12 respectively, are on a paranormal investigation, and it leads them to something scary and exciting. A wonderfully fun and enjoyable story. I look forward to reading more by this author.
James pens a grand story in The Haunting of Room 909. First, I like the writing style of this author and the showing of this spooky and imaginative young adult story. I enjoyed reading this fast-pace, easy read. I'd say it fits cleanly and wonderfully with the target age group, and is well written. Siblings, Hanna and Ben, 11 and 12 respectively, are on a paranormal investigation, and it leads them to something scary and exciting. A wonderfully fun and enjoyable story. I look forward to reading more by this author.
July 1, 2019
“A boarded up, abandoned house—the perfect place to find a ghost!” (3)
11-year old Hannah and her brother, Ben, loved exploring with their dad, who was a paranormal investigator—a professional ghost hunter. He’s been a ghost hunter ever since their mother’s strange and unsolved disappearance.
But what happens when the kids take the ghostly mystery into their own hands?
It a nice mystery story for middle grade audiences. The investigative language might’ve been a little too technical and scientific. Still, the story carried witty dialogue and an adventurous spirit. It was simple but not overly enticing.
11-year old Hannah and her brother, Ben, loved exploring with their dad, who was a paranormal investigator—a professional ghost hunter. He’s been a ghost hunter ever since their mother’s strange and unsolved disappearance.
But what happens when the kids take the ghostly mystery into their own hands?
It a nice mystery story for middle grade audiences. The investigative language might’ve been a little too technical and scientific. Still, the story carried witty dialogue and an adventurous spirit. It was simple but not overly enticing.
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