Ghosts
In this heartfelt graphic novel by the author/illustrator of the award-winning graphic novels Smile and Sisters, Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn't happy about leaving her friends for Bahia de la Luna, but Maya has cystic fibrosis and will benefit from the cool, salty air that blows in from the sea. As the girls explore their new home, a neighbor lets them in on a secret: There are ghosts in Bahia de la Luna. Maya is determined to meet one, but Cat wants nothing to do with them. As the time of year when ghosts reunite with their loved ones approaches, Cat must figure out how to put aside her fears for her sister's sake -- and her own.
Raina Telgemeier has masterfully created a moving and insightful story about the power of family and friendship, and how it gives us the courage to do what we never thought possible.
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Description
"Carlos, a new friend and neighbor, introduces the girls to a different perspective on the spiritual world. Ghosts, he says, aren't frightening; they're the spirits of loved ones. Cat has her doubts — especially after a ghostly encounter puts Maya in the hospital — but as Day of the Dead celebrations draw closer, she starts to reconsider. Readers will relate to these realistically flawed characters. Maya is frank about her illness and optimistic despite her awareness that her prognosis is poor, while Cat struggles, feeling intensely protective of her sister, anxious about her illness, and resentful about the limitations that Maya's condition places upon the whole family. Themes such as the sibling bond, death, and culture are expertly woven throughout....A can't-miss addition to middle grade graphic novel shelves." — Mahnaz Dar, School Library Journal
Product Details
| Recommended Age | 9 - 13 |
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| Author | Raina Telgemeier |
| Illustrator | Raina Telgemeier |
| ISBN | 0545540623 |
| Publication Date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Publisher | GRAPHIX |
| Language | English |