Alphas and Auras — James C. Paavola

Eighth graders Sonny and Breanne look nothing alike-a short black boy, a tall white girl. Their special friendship developed after they discovered they both had psychic powers: they can read minds, and ghosts talk to them. Their ghost friends help them deal with bullies and solve mysteries. In Book 5, new psychic skills are appearing. Breanne is beginning to receive glimpses of future events. Sonny is gaining the ability to connect mentally with animals and becoming an animal whisperer.