I think I get what the author was trying to do, but it came across a bit fractured or fragmented. That being said, still a good middle grade horror flick! Would be good for fans of Beetle & the Hollowbones, or Sheets.

A fun, quirky graphic novel about two boys on a hunt for treasure in their haunted school. While the underlying message was not to bully and be true to yourself there is also the importance of friendship and helping others.
The story does branch out quite a lot rather than being linear but that only adds to its quirkiness. With fun, colourful illustrations and easy to read text this is a great book for reluctant readers.

My thanks to NetGalley for the e copy. This was an enjoyable story about friendship and sticking up together. With a touch of ghostliness our protagonist’s problems are solved and his enemies become his friends. A very good graphic novel to read and enjoy on rainy

Blue and Herschell are great mates, even if they are very different. Herschell is confident and crazy for a console game called Quillhog. Blue is
quiet and organised as his mum works long hours to look after them both.

Now in the sixth grade together (year 6 NZ), they hang out at school trying to avoid the kids that hassle them every day. According to Bob, Chad and Paloma, Blue is ripe for teasing in his thrift shop clothes, and Herschell is a confirmed nerd.

One day, their bullying ends up in a challenge. Find the long, lost treasure under the school - and buy some NEW clothes. Blue is keen to take them up on it. He doesn't resent his life, but wishes his mum didn't have to work so hard. Maybe there's something in this treasure story?

Meanwhile, someone else is looking for it too. Madison has a personal link to this treasure and has worked hard to get access to the school after dark, as a janitor.

Madison, Blue & Herschell soon find much more than they bargained for, along with the bullies who have come along to watch.

They all learn that many before them have searched for it, or ventured where they shouldn't on school grounds. Over many years there have been many 'accidents', never fully investigated.

Soon, all they all want to do is forget the treasure and leave the school alive!


This bright middle-grade novel is a fun but spooky read. There are many more ghosts than first experienced in this story, and they all have engaging back stories. Characters Blue & Herschell are opposites, bringing a fun vibe, and their courage - first against their bullies, and then against something evil and scary - is inspiring to read.

Greed has been many people's downfall through the years but Blue believes his mum's words that richness isn't just about money. His quick thinking puts a twist on the tale, and ultimately brings him what they were seeking.

Bullying, Haves and have nots, and Courage are three key themes in this spooky, but fun graphic novel.

Heebie Jeebies us a middle grade graphic novel about 2 friends who are bullied at school, one of them is bullied because he’s poor so they go in a mission to find a secret treasure that’s supposedly at their school with the school custodian who insists on being called groundskeeper. Along the way they meet a variety of ghosts of staff and students who all died on school grounds.

Overall I liked the artwork, very bright, colorful, and clear. The story needed a little work especially the character development. But it is a middle grade book so kids will probably like it. If you’re an adult who likes middle grade books I’d skip this one.

**Thanks to the author/artist and publisher fir the e-arc I received via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.**

Two newly acquainted, uncool boys are being bullied at school and become fast friends. The bullies tease them for being poor and tell them a story of a treasure hidden somewhere in their school. They trick the boys into breaking into the school to find the treasure and then scare them. The school really is haunted by troublesome ghosts of past treasure hunters who met their end while searching for the treasure. The story just takes you along on their adventure looking for the treasure while trying to figure out why the ghosts are trapped there. The dialog isn't the best and the story seemed disjointed at times, but the graphics are pretty good. This has a "Casper"esque feel to it. Not really spooky, but young readers might enjoy it. It was overall just ok but not one I would probably recommend my friends to pick up.

Thank you NetGalley & author for an ARC of this book. #netgalley #heebiejeebies

I definitely don't think this was a book for me, but probably a great one for a younger crowd. It was a cute little adventure taken on by some friends that touches on bullying. The dialog was a bit lack luster, but I did really enjoy the art style here.

When two unpopular kids sneak into a school at night to steal the treasure rumored to be hidden inside, they're aided by a janitor, and the friendly ghosts of others who have died attempting the same quest.

For me as an adult, this was just an okay read - entertaining, but nothing particularly memorable. I suspect, however, that younger readers will like it more, much in the way that I loved Scooby-Doo cartoons as a kid, but find them pretty ridiculous now.

There's also a message to be taken about friendship and standing up to bullies. The author's artwork is fine, and I like the way he depicted the ghosts.

The book Heebie Jeebies is about two friends that break into their haunted school to search for a hidden treasure. Blue is being raised by a single mother and is having to make due with thrift store clothing while Herschel is just plain weird.

Honestly, this book was just okay. The artwork was decent and the hint of a mustache on the custodian was cute, but the story line seemed to wander a bit, almost coming across as awkward. The characters were not very well developed and did not feel very authentic, especially for middle schoolers. Kids may enjoy it, but I don't see it being recommended to friends.

There’s bullies. There’s violence. There’s paranormal characters. And… well there’s madness and lots of chaos!

There’s two not so cool kids who get bullied and get frustrated because of being them, not cool and rich like the other kids.

Well, there’s other parts where ghosts are creating trouble and we get to take the adventure into our own hands, go for a quest and stop all the troubles!

If you love fun, adventure and chaotic young characters this graphic novel is for you.

The dialogues, the art sequences could be better.

While I’m not exactly the target audience for this graphic novel, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I love spooky adventure stories, and this one strikes a perfect balance between eerie and playful, making it a quick and fun read. The illustrations were a standout for me, really bringing the characters to life.

I liked that this graphic novel also touches on important themes like the idea that money isn’t everything and the value of friendship.

Overall, this is an entertaining and engaging read that I think will really appeal to fans of ghost stories and adventure tales.

Thanks for NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in return for honest feedback

This middle-grade graphic novel about two dorky boys hunting for treasures in their haunted school was a quick read.

Although I enjoyed the illustrations (it feels very late 90s/early 2000s as some of the tech featured in the graphic novel is pretty retro), I'm definitely not the target demographic for this story. I didn't particularly like any of the characters or how they were depicted (asides from loyalty, they didn't have too many endearing qualities) but the adventure itself was entertaining. I also appreciated that the story touched upon bullying, greed, and being labelled as 'poor'.

Heebie Jeebies is a really fun middle grade graphic novel about friendship. Fans of ghost stories and adventure books will love this one!

I think this is a graphic novel that my wife also wanted to read, but I got in there first.

Ghosts, treasure, bullies, inheritance and a haunted school. What could possibly go wrong? I enjoyed this - probably one for older kids. Brilliantly illustrated and coloured.

Thank you Papercutz and NetGalley for the advanced electronic review copy of this book. This spooky tale was a fun, quick read. It is perfect for the intended audience of elementary school kids and it teaches important lessons about bullying, friendship, greed, and working together to achieve success. Cool graphics enhanced reading experience. This is a great fall/Halloween read for the middle graders.

Matthew Erman did a fantastic with this graphic novel. I will say the reason I am giving it a 3.5 stars is the fact that I feel like there was a lot more information that could have been put into the book. Just a little more details. BUT everything else was amazing! The writing style was very easy for children to understand and I feel like ages 8+ would enjoy. It touches on multiple topics including love for friends and family, bullies and of course living in poverty. But honestly the overall moral of the story is not being greedy and make sure you see what is really important which is friendship and family.

Overall a great read and I would definitely recommend reading it. Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced readers copy and thank you to the publisher.

Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book.

Pros:
-cute artwork with full-color illustrations
-positive message about bullying and friendship
-Hershel

Blue and Hershel are the outcasts, bullied for being poor and too much into video games. The popular kids trick Blue and Hershel into breaking into the school at night to find a treasure. It was supposed to be a prank to get them in trouble, but it turns out the treasure is real and being protected by ghosts. This was cute, but I didn't find it very memorable. I think kids will be able to relate to Blue and Hershel and enjoy it.

This one was so cute. The treasure hunting aspect really reminded me of "The Goonies". Loved the dynamic between the friend group and how they stuck together as "outcasts". Reminded me of growing up and going on adventures with my friends in childhood. More middle grade, but still appropriate for a YA audience.

Kids will love following the story of these middle graders in this adventure book. I’ve learned that kids love safe scary books and this one is just the right amount of spookiness for readers who are looking to get into reading thrillers appropriate for their age/development level.

I’m not the intended audience, however I enjoyed this spooky story filled with ghosts and a century long mystery.

Two friends—with the help of the school groundskeeper—are determined to find buried treasure in their middle school, Amberline. The quest ends up being more dangerous than Blue and Herschel anticipated, and Erman has the audience rooting for them until the very end.

Parts reminded me of The Goonies, which I have loved since I was a child. This graphic novel comes out just in time for fall and Halloween, and I think it would pair well with some apple cider and gloomy weather. I encourage graphic novel lovers to add this to their fall tbr and give it a chance.