Team Chu and the Wild Ghost Chase

In this new standalone Team Chu adventure, Vietnamese American siblings Clip and Sadie Chu—and friends—must unearth the mystery behind a haunted Halloween carnival.

When Iggy Morales's stylish cat, Tuba, becomes famous on social media, he scores an invite to a star-studded pet fashion show at Spooky World. The indoor carnival is the place to be in the spooky season, so of course Iggy brings all of his friends, including Clip and Sadie Chu.

Then a ghost called the Weeping Lady, who has haunted Spooky World for decades, appears and asks for their help. Iggy and his friends go on a mysterious, action-packed scavenger hunt, following cryptic clues and the seemingly clairvoyant Tuba, to piece the story together and uncover the truth behind what really happened to Spooky World's most infamous spirit.


With an intriguing mystery, kid-friendly prose, and interior illustrations, Team Chu and the Wild Ghost Chase is perfect for reluctant readers looking for a good not-too-scary scare.

Julie C. Dao is the acclaimed author of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns, Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix, and Song of the Crimson Flower (Penguin Random House/ Philomel) as well as Broken Wish (Disney/Hyperion). She leads many workshops, for places like the Highlights Foundation, and is a master of school visits. She lives in New England

"Dao is a bright voice in middle grade fiction, crafting characters and plot in a way that feels effortless...A fresh title that weaves elements of sports stories and sci-fi with realism and beautifully developed characters, in a way that makes this story irresistible." School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

"Readers are in for a wild ride with Team Chu and friends as they tackle their latest adventure and learn to be proud of who they are." –Adrianna Cuevas, author of Pura Belpre Honor book The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez

"This is a snappy, vivid, sci-fi fairy tale with the sweetest sibling duo at the core. I adore Team Chu!" –Natalie Lloyd, New York Times bestselling author of Hummingbird