Raina Telgemeier is a treasure, and Ghosts is one of her shiniest jewels. Cat and her family move to Northern California, specifically the part that’s infested by ghosts. This is a story of family, friendship and human connection and it belongs on the shelf of any young reader eager for fantastic visual narratives.
From Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile, Drama, 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 Bahía 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 Bahía 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.
Raina Telgemeier is the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award–winning creator of Smile, Sisters, and Guts, which are all graphic memoirs based on her childhood. She is also the creator of Drama and Ghosts, and is the adapter and illustrator of the first four Baby-sitters Club graphic novels. Raina lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more, visit her online at goraina.com.
Everyone has experienced the nervousness of being the new kid at some point in their lives, and for children who have moved and are starting a new school, the anxiety can feel all-encompassing. Making new friends, finding their classrooms, meeting their teachers, the possibility of eating lunch alone? It’s enough to bring on a panic […]
While he is new to the world of picture books, you may recognize Drew Sheneman’s work as a nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist from the pages of your local newspaper. His wonderful debut picture book, NOPE!, tells the story of a baby bird who is afraid to leave the nest, something any young child (and parent!) can certainly relate […]
The holidays are the perfect time to reflect on the many wonderful books that the year has brought us—and to make sure that we (and our loved ones) haven’t missed out on any of the ones on our to-be-read lists! This year saw new standalone titles (and series!) from such heavy-hitters as Rick Riordan, J. K. Rowling, […]