Andres Miedoso

Andres has moved to a new town, yet again. Boring old Kersville. Except maybe it's not quite so boring after all... First, he meets a strange kid next door called Desmond who drops some very odd hints about calling him for help. Then he discovers his new house has a ghost!

Luckily for Andres, Desmond just happens to be the world's eight-year-old ghost expert. Like a paranormal Encyclopedia Brown, Desmond sets out with his equipment and solves the problem. But can he solve it before the ghost show more destroys Andres' house or gets stinky ghost goo all over the couch??

Told in the first-person, this funny, gross, and slightly scary book is the perfect beginning chapter series for kids who are fans of Ghostbusters or want just that little hint of spooky, but not too spooky. Rivas' black and white illustrations show the normal-boring Andres, smart and sassy Desmond, and their clueless but friendly parents.

Even better, I've finally got a beginning chapter series starring a Hispanic family! Woo! Andres' family throws in the occasional Spanish phrase and have dark hair and light brown skin. His parents are scientists and move around frequently because they work for the government. Desmond and his family are African-American and they live a pretty typical suburban lifestyle. They're not sidekicks or friends of the white kid, they are the main protagonists!

Verdict: Kids will laugh out loud at the funny antics, shiver over the spooky haunting scenes, and snicker as the ghost gets a taste of Desmond's mom's lasagna. Yuck! Perfect for beginning chapter readers with large type and plenty of black and white illustrations. I'm going to have to wait because I want to add it to my series section, which I can only update annually, but next December I will be purchasing the whole series! Recommended.

ISBN: 9781534410381; Published December 2017 by Little Simon; Borrowed from another library in my consortium show less

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 show more 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. show less

I received a copy of this book for free from the publisher for promotional purposes.

This was such a cute and fun graphic novel for kids!

This is a graphic novel adaptation of a kids’ chapter book. I haven’t read it so I can’t say how it compares.

The story was more fun than scary which made it perfect for the age range (ages 5-9). You don’t have to worry about your kids getting nightmares from reading this. Although they may want to start hunting ghosts.

I loved the characters. The show more two main characters, Andres Miedoso and Desmond Cole, were both so different. Andres was more timid and cautious while Desmond was fearless and outgoing. This dynamic made their friendship work well. I love it when friends are vastly different from each other.

The artwork was adorable. It was very kid friendly. It was colorful and vibrant which is perfect for kids. I liked that the ghost was a bright green, instead of the usual white. It really made it pop and stand out.

Overall, this is the perfect graphic novel for young readers (or anyone who enjoys a fun graphic novel) show less

Even as an adult, I absolutely loved the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter series. I was thrilled to see it become a graphic novel! Desmond and Andres are a great dynamic, ghost-hunting duo. The graphic novel version brings a burst of color and engagement to each page, right along with laughs. If you have a young reader that might be more visual, this is the perfect solution. The story is also a laugh a page and it's easy to lock into.