Gustav Gloom and the People Taker by Adam-Troy Castro

Both girls saw the big black house behind the big black gates and started shouting in excitement: Fernie, because she loved the idea of living in a haunted house, and Pearlie because she loved the idea of living in any house that was black and mysterious...   Invite your shadow along to book club for gothic middle grade adventure "Gustav Gloom and the People Taker" written by Adam-Troy Castro and illustrated by Kristen Margiotta. It's the spooky, silly story of Fernie, our plucky heroine; Gustav, who might be the loneliest boy in the world; and a crazy night in a house full of shadows (and a monster or two).    Share your thoughts, suggest a read, or guest-host an episode - drop me a line at [email protected], and stay safe out there, spooky friends! -- * Theme: Magical Transition by Kevin McLeod * Additional sound effects from zapsplat.com and music clips by Alan Silvestri and Malvina Reynolds