REVIEW: The Mystery of the Disappearing Dogs

The Mystery of the Disappearing Dogs
Author: Dian Curtis Regan

Robbie and Rebekah Zuffel are a bit different than the others who live at Kickingbird Lake. The twins have been dead for more than 50 years. In 1942, they drowned in the lake. Since then, they live in the house that used to belong to their family all those years ago. It's part of a lake resort now. So lots of different familes come and stay for awhile. That suits the kids (and their ghost dog, Thatch) just fine. They get to see new people, learn new things about being ghosts, and solve some mysteries.

The Mystery of the Disappearing Dogs is the 5th book in the Ghost Twins series. A honeymooning couple rents their house for the week, bringing along their St Bernard dog, Maddie. Thatch is also a St. Bernard, so the twins' dog enjoys the visiting pooch. The dog seems to be able to see Thatch, which is a new experience for the twins and the ghost dog. Usually nobody can see them! Unfortunately, someone is stealing dogs. A little girl, Alix, has lost one of her dogs. And then Maddie disappears too! The twins and Thatch know they have to help find the two dogs and discover who stole them!

This was a cute, entertaining story. I like this series. The twins always discover new rules about being ghosts, usually because Thatch does something they didn't realize ghosts could do. :) The twins always find ways to help people, even though most of the time people can't see or hear them. The stories are always entertaining and fun to read. The content is definitely middle-grade appropriate. As an adult, I enjoy these stories, too. Sometimes I just want something light, cute and fun to read. This series fits that perfectly!

Dian Curtis Regan has written many books for kids including The World According to Kaley and Monster of the Month Club. I definitely plan to read more books by her....I'm really enjoying the Ghost Twins series!