What a great look at Cajun & Creole culture as Basil tries to help her Grandpere's ghost finish some unfinished business.
There's a lot to like about these characters and their adventures.
I liked the look at the climate change too and how it's affecting all of us, especially the coastal cities.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one! Grandpere's Ghost Swamp instantly transported me to the heart of New Orleans, and I loved every atmospheric detail! The story was spooky, fun, and full of charm, keeping me hooked from start to finish. I couldn’t get enough of the setting and the quirky, lovable characters! Thank you, NetGalley!

I visited New Orleans last year, and I wish this book existed when I did! What a delightful read.

Basil is haunted/visited by her Grandpere's ghost who seems to want one thing: for her to reconnect with her roots and fix the drift between her family and their origin. In the midst of her journey is also a mounting pressure she feels from her parents who think that she wants to inherit their restaurant. She's awfully young to already consider a future that feels so far away, and yet, this experience seems to be universal for a lot of us.

This book also explores a very real climate crisis and makes it digestible enough for young readers. But she doesn't just end it there—she provides a solution that builds the bit of hope we all desperately need, especially as we watch in real time how our earth continues to hurt because of corporate greed. There're groups and people out there making a difference, and it's never too late for us to be a part of their efforts.

I highly recommend this to both young and old readers alike; there are many lessons that we can take away from Basil and her family's journey through grief, fear, and ultimately, joy.

I liked the author's previous book, Rougarou Magic but this was much harder to get into. I didn't care for any of the characters, especially Tommy, and the plot just wasn't very interesting. I did like learning about the Cajun and Creole cultures, but that's about it.

I really enjoyed this story even though it's written in In verse style. I don't much care for this type of story telling but I love the historical aspects of it and the mention of land disappearance. So interesting!
Basil is an unusual name for a girl but it fit her because of her personality. I don't blame her for not wanting to follow in her parents' footsteps. I wouldn't want to either. Especially if I feel like it's forced on me. Yuck
I always love a good ghost story. Poor Tommy lol. He's the opposite of Basil in every way by loving to work with food instead of Basil. I think they were born into the wrong careers lol.
I wished they'd have mentioned more about the swamp and alligators but I loved "seeing " the birds. Some of those we have around here in Volusia Co and gators too! Magnificent creatures!
This book has the cutest cover! Its a want to jump through cover lol.
I was sad to see this story end because it was so good. I felt like Basil and Tommy were my friends.
5 stars from me for a wonderful adventure through the swamps and the college tours. I felt like I was there right along with them!!
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

I really enjoyed this book. Basil's parents run a restaurant that was founded by Basil's Granpere Claude and focused on the dishes of his native Cajun roots. When he passes away, his ghost remains but only Basil can see him. When Basil has to participate in Career Day at her school, her parents and teachers think she will share about life as a chef, but Basil does not want to be a chef. What ensues are adventures spurred on by Granpere's ghost. Along they way, Basil discovers a passion that eventually makes it's way to Career Day. The story introduces the idea of land loss in Louisiana in a way that brings it to life without sounding moralizing. Recommended for sure!