Escape from the Roller Ghoster

Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #11

by Andrés Miedoso, Víctor Rivas (Illustrations)

Desmond and Andres visit a scary roller-ghoster in this eleventh haunted adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!

The Kersville Amusement Park is always a good time, but it also gives a new meaning to the term “thrill rides.” That’s because, in addition to being a popular destination for heart-pounding fun, the park is also just a little bit haunted. Join Desmond and Andres as they try to enjoy their day at the amusement park while being chased by ghosts! Warning: You must be this tall to read this book.

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Genres: Childrens, Chapter Books, Humor, Fiction, Middle Grade, Paranormal

128 pages, Paperback

Published July 21, 2020

About the author

Andres Miedoso is still afraid of everything as a grown-up, even after all his adventures with Desmond Cole. He lives in New York City with his family, and he remains best friends with Desmond but returns to Kersville only when he's needed.

Reviews

[Bookishrealm · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another cute installment in the series. If my memory is serving me correctly, this is the first time that Desmond and Andres had someone reach out to them and directly ask for help. I loved that this took place at a theme park and pushed the two main characters to figure out a solution that worked for all humans and ghosts involved. On to the next installment!

[Tonja Drecker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the eleventh book in the series, and the first one that I've read. But that didn't cause any issues, since these characters are easy to slide right in with...and this book is an adventure all of its own.

Andres and his best friend, Desmond, are off to Kersville Amusement Park for a day of fun. The day starts amazing as a teen suddenly brings Desmond a box of VP wristbands...for no apparent reason. Since they aren't about to say no, the two head off for a day of fun only to soon discover that something is quite right. A ghost mingles on the rides, but when it approaches them and asks them to follow, they realize this isn't going to be a usual ghost adventure.

This book is simply fun and great for those readers, who are just getting a good handle on their word skills. One-hundred and twenty-plus pages sounded like a lot, at first, but this tale flies by with ease. Not only is the text placed in an easy to read and see font and format, but each page holds fun illustrations, too. It's super simple to sink into the pages and simply enjoy the adventure from beginning to end. And what an adventure it is!

The story is told from Andres point of view with Desmond being the true ghost-hunter and brain. It's clear that Andres respects his best friend quite a bit, and the two have each others' backs no matter how ghostly things get. There are more than a few moments of tension, and more than a few unexpected twists. The ghosts definitely keep the two boys on their toes. Add the original way these boys deal with ghosts....it's really not what I expected...and it's also a read with a wholesome message. But mostly just a ton of fun.

I received a complimentary copy and really enjoyed going on this ghostly adventure.

[Lillian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of this review.

What a fun story! Escape From the Roller Ghoster by Andres Miedoso is the eleventh installment of Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol, which follows the adventures of Andres and his best friend Desmond in their haunted town of Kersville. In this adventure, Andres and Desmond head to the local amusement park and are surprised when they are given VIP passes to all the rides. It doesn’t take long though before Desmond begins to suspect that there is more going on than meets the eye.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s unexpectedly funny and entertaining while also adding an edge of suspense. Told from Andres point of view, the reader is taken on a spooky adventure to Bizarro Zone. The excitement of going to an amusement park leaps off the pages as Desmond and Andres drag his parents from ride to ride, especially with those special VIP passes that lets them cut the line. Andres is easy to relate to, having the typical fears of the average ten year old. I believe kids will relate to him and agree that Desmond is brave and often the instigator of their troubles.

Overall Escape From the Roller Ghoster is a fun-filled thrill ride. Early readers will enjoy the pictures and easy to read, short chapters. However I believe that this book will still appeal to older readers with its humor and paranormal features. If you have a child who loves a bit of a scare, I highly recommend this one.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 4.5 year old loved this one. I think we read it aloud 4 times the week we borrowed it.

[Arman Waggoner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now they're patrolling other monsters and creatures besides ghosts. In this story, Haunted Amusement Park

[Emily Chastain Houchins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for 2nd graders!!

[Sarah - All The Book Blog Names Are Taken]

Eleanor says: I love the Desmond Cole series. In this one Desmond and Andres are at a cool amusement park. But the ghosts are everywhere. I would love to go to an amusement park. But I don’t know if I would want ghosts to be there.