Ghosts: A Graphic Novel

I love this book so inspirational I will read it 100 times I recommend it to children age 10+ I would not read it any younger

Raina is back on top form with her latest offering, 'Ghosts', a wonderful warm and engaging tale about Sisterhood and illness. The illustrations are stunning as usual. I got into Raina's books Initially through my daughter, We love to read these together and this in my opinion is the best one yet. I loved her previous books but wasn't too keen on 'Drama', although my daughter loved it and she is the intended age group. This story is about a girl called Cat who is upset when she has to leave her hometown in Southern California and move up to 'Bahia de la Luna' a misty mysterious town in Northern California where the sun only shines 62 days a year. The move is for the benefit of her younger sister Maya who suffers from Cystic Fibrosis. Their parents believe the seaside air will be beneficial for her health. Despite her love for her sister, Cat being a young teenager resents being uprooted from her former life and is spooked by the new town and with good reason, there is a portal to the spirit world and the accommodating misty weather provides the perfect cover for the ghosts to hang around. It's not all doom and gloom though, this is a happy feel good book where we learn that ghosts don't have to be scary.

𝔾ℍ𝕆𝕊𝕋𝕊 By Raina Telgemeier A graphix novel aimed at Middle school age children. The illustrations and comic like format is beautifully executed. The images are clear and bold and assist the story well when language is not needed. Follow Catrina and her family as they move to the Coast of North California to help younger sister Maya who is very sick with cystic fibrosis and needs the cooler climate to help her. As they explore their new home and neighbourhood they soon realise that there are ghosts in Bahia de la Luna. Maya is desperate to meet one but Cat must learn to overcome her fears for the sake of her sister especially as the day of the dead fast approaches. 💀Fun 👻Family unit 💀Finding Friends 👻Overcoming Fears 💀Ghosts 👻Brilliant Graphics ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me!🤓 My daughter loved this one too! ❤️

Good stuff. Well written and fun

Another great story from this author-engaging illustrations and text, tackling a difficult issue in a child-appropriate yet non-patronising way. Has been read numerous times. Recommend

A gift… lovely book… and worth the price

This one hit me right in the heart, it hits so many different big hard topics that really need more voices. A realistic portrayal of cystic fibrosis and amazing look at dia dos muertos. Family and friends are important which is amazing.

This is a beautiful book. The art is lovely and the story is really touching. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes graphic novels.

الكتاب يجنن و كلمات سهلة و صور ملونه و حلوه خلصت قراءة ب وقت قصير من حماس 😭

He de decir que le gustan todos los libros de Raina Telgemeier. Estaba deseando tener Ghosts y no ha dicho que le haya decepcionado.

My daughter finished this in a day and got the confidence to read more books

同じ作者の"Smile” を読んで、「アメリカのマンガもここまできた！」（エラソー）と感じたのですが、この作品はその上をいきました。"Smile”では歯の矯正を軸に主人公の成長過程が丁寧に描かれていてとても楽しめました。”Ghosts” は妹の病気のために引っ越した主人公が、そこで幽霊がでるという話を聞いて云々というあらすじを読んで、愉快な冒険物かと思ったら、もっと深い内容でした。妹は生存率の低い難病で、幼いながら死を意識しています。支える家族、とく姉である主人公は妹を守らねばという強い気持ちがあります。引っ越し先では、メキシコの死者の日を盛大に祝う習慣があって、町の人たちもGhostsの存在を身近に感じている様子、そんな町で、幽霊に出会う姉妹。母が若い頃、亡くなった祖母と折り合いが悪く、そのことに後悔を感じていています。死をテーマにしていますが、メキシコの死者の日が盛大に楽しく催されるのと同様に、全編のトーンは明るいです。マンガなのでさっと読めるのですが、読後感は充実しています。

I read it whole in two hours as soon as it arrived, without putting it down even once.... Must read for all Raina Telgemeir fans. Also, you should read the other books by her : Smile, Drama & Sisters.....