The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Ghoul in the School

This book is really good fun and kind of reminded me of Scooby Do with all the talks of a ghoul. The main theme of this book is around people putting pressure on themselves and others to be perfect and the importance of asking for help. Marcus wants the Breakfast Club Investigators to be the perfect team who can solve all the mysteries put their way. When they struggle to work out what's going on, he starts to worry that the club will end and he'll lose all of his friends. Meanwhile, the school basketball team have suddenly hit a bad run of form and their captain, Gbenga, is feeling the pressure to be the best. Both Marcus and Gbenga recognise that the pressure they're putting on themselves to be successful is taking its toll on them and the things they used to enjoy but they're not sure how to fix it. Thankfully for Marcus, his friends are there to support him and teach him that actually, asking for help is a strength and it can even mean you make new friends.

I know the children in my school would enjoy this book, especially as it contains characters that they'd recognise from their own community. I can't wait to get it on our shelves.

This was another fast paced tale of adventures and mystery. myself and my family really enjoyed the first Breakfast Club Adventures book and were very much looking forward to this one too.
Obviously this time there is a new mystery to solve but the Breakfast Club members are the same so there is a sense of familiarity and comfort when reading about their latest escapades.
The book is easy to read, enjoyable and engaging. The illustrations are particularly great and eyecatching.
We are very much looking forward to installment number 3.

The second instalment of The Breakfast Club Adventures introduces a new mystery for the investigators as they try to uncover what is causing the school basketball team’s losing streak. The story builds nicely on the first book and provides sufficient recaps to jog your memory (which I appreciated!).

The characters are extremely relatable and some of the issues they face will be welcomed by the younger reader - self-doubt, anxieties around friendships and in-school rivalries to name a few. But the main takeaway message is that it is ok to ask for help as we can’t all be good at everything.

This is an easy to read and a well written book. I have seen some criticism recently of celebrities releasing books, however these books definitely have a place. Having the name ‘Marcus Rashford’ on the front cover will encourage many reluctant readers to select the book and the story within doesn’t disappoint. The illustrations and inclusion of regular humour keep the read nice and light. However some subtle mentions of visiting the school library, discussing current reading books amongst friends and a regular reading hour at home are lovely to see included.

The story kept me guessing to the end and I’m pleased to see that a third book is being released later this year.

This didn’t disappoint - the premise of pressure of needing to be the best can make you do crazy things but maybe talking can help relieve that pressure
A solid story for students

This is so well written- read this with my son and he loved the characters! We are hoping this series lasts and lasts!

This will definitely be one that I recommend to my students, especially the ones who adore Marcus Rashford. I read this with my year 9 old son who loved the first book. He loved this one too! A story full of friendships, fun, and mystery.

our nine year old reviewer absolutely loved this book! she really liked how there was a recap at the start of the book to remind her of the events of book one. it was such an easy book to read - she was kept guessing until the very end of the book and she cannot wait to see what rashford writes next!

This is a great book and obviously being written by a footballer means it’s great for encouraging boys to read. My class loved the story and would ask me to read it to them at any spare moment to had; no one could guess how it would end. They children loved the characters and the pace was just right for them. Lots of ‘issues’ were raised throughout, which led to some good pshe discussions. Highly recommend this book. Well done once more Marcus!

This was a brilliant follow up in The Breakfast Club adventures series and after loving book one, this did not disappoint!

Ok, so honestly? This one wasn’t for me. However, I read it because I know my 12 year old son will definitely be wanting to read this. He really enjoyed the first book in this series.
Children who love an easy to read, funny story, full of appealing, relatable characters, will enjoy this enormously.
My stars are based on what I think a member of the target audience will think of this book.