Ghosts: A Graphic Novel

Ghosts: A Graphic Novel is an absolutely stunning read. The artwork is vibrant and expressive, perfectly capturing the mood and emotions of the story. The narrative is thoughtful and heartfelt, dealing with themes of family, culture, and understanding in a way that resonates deeply. It’s a story that’s both captivating and meaningful, appealing to readers of all ages. The pacing is smooth, and the dialogue feels natural, drawing you fully into the characters’ lives. This graphic novel is a masterpiece of storytelling and illustration—a must-read for anyone who loves emotional and beautifully crafted stories.

My daughter (8) is obsessed with graphic novels, so I bought this to help complete her collection from this author. She’s obsessed and they come in such a good quality and arrived as expected.

I have a teenager with Cerebral Palsy and she loves to read. She checked out a book by this author and fell in love with the pictures and comic strip style writing. After she repeatedly checked out Drama from the school library, I had to order it and this one. She was instantly mesmerized . She is putting down her tablet and reaching for these books instead. She is already asking for a few more of her books. I’m so happy she discovered them. I’d rather buy her books than have her stuck on a tablet all day. These books have her switching character voices and singing, clapping and interacting with whatever the characters are doing in the storyline. Who knew reading a book could be exercise as well. Thank you for such a lively book. It’s brought many joyous hours of us reading and acting out scenes from both of the books she has. GUTS” next.

ok, so this book is so completely different than the other books. I am not saying I dont like it...I love it!! I am 11 years old and I purchased this book on my kindle on Dec 27 , 2017 And I have got to say.....This book is amazing! It talks about a girl named Catherine or Cat (the way she likes to call it) and her sister , Maya. Maya does have cystic fibrosis and sadly there is no cure. They moved to a place called Bahia Fe Luna (I speak spanish) to help her with her breathing. Although, They have many adventures and they meet a boy named Carlos. Cattherine thinks he is trying to scare them about ghosts. But later in the book, they find out that ghosts are real on the day of the dead. I don't exactly like the part , however where Catherine starts to scream at Carlos accusing him for having Maya's cystic fibrosis get worse because of the ghosts Calros showed them. I thought that part was a little bit too much of drama....but anyways the rest of the book is pleasent and very loving. My favorite part of the book is when Catherine meets thatt old lady at the halloween party who she thinks is her grandmother. This part shows love and kindness because Catherine gives juice and love to that old lady who Catherine doesnt even know. Even if that old lady is a ghost, Catherine got used to it and gave love to almost everyone in the book. Also this book is very simalar to Sisters because Catherine and Maya get along and Catherine tries to help Maya feel better. Since there is no cure for Maya 's cystic fibrosis .....she keeps thinking about dying. That part makes me feel sad for Maya. Until when a little kid ghost (Carlos 's uncle) talks with Maya about how it is like to be a ghost. The part that leaves kind of a cliffhanger is the part when the cat at the end of the book looks like he/she cooks the food. I really want to know who that cat is and what did it do. I think The cat is the grandmother. Overall...I definetely recommend this book to all readers of any age! Amazing book Raina Telemeiger!! :)

Graphic novels and comic books can be approached by their creators many different ways and one of the first choices usually is: Am I creating a movie with static captured frames or an illustrated novel. My personal preference is the latter. Pregnant pauses and wordless panels that are meant to convey meaning don't grab me. Instead, I barely glance at the illustration and speed through it. I know they are out of favor now but I much prefer the literary captions that the old EC comics, early 60's Marvels and even overwrought romance comics used to have. Well, not to slam a book that clearly chose the former, and to take it at its own level, I have to say this is beautifully illustrated and pitch-perfect in its tone and approach that is maintained consistently throughout. That last aspect is so hard to do and is done effortlessly here.

My daughter likes this author.

Cross-posted on Tween Book Blog Why I picked it up: Raina Telgemeier is another one of those authors that I will read anything she writes forever. Why I finished it: Telgemeier has a unique ability to take sensitive subjects and situations and create stories about how we can muster the courage to take the next step forward and recover from our own shortcomings. Ghosts deals with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that can cause a buildup of mucus in the lungs which can lead to other serious respiratory problems. Telgemeier takes us inside the lives of these two fictional sisters to explore the very real issues that individuals and families with loved ones batting cystic fibrosis must be aware of on a constant basis. It's a struggle for Cat to have to share her life with her sister, but she has also taken on the role of protector which perhaps prevents her from having to deal with her own fears. The festival of Dìa de lost Muertos that the town participates in each year (and is celebrated worldwide, usually around the same time as Halloween) helps Cat begin to put some perspective about how we celebrate life and how to live her life to the fullest. She knows Maya's cystic fibrosis will only get worse as she gets older, and at one point Maya asks her parents why she shouldn't make the most of the time she has now while things aren't too bad. Death is a weighty subject to be sure, but Telgemeier seems to arrange the notion in a context that is perhaps not so scary and foreboding to the reader. Thanks to the softness of her art style and the wonderful colors by Lamb, the story still has a lighthearted, wholesome feel to it - like having a conversation with a close friend. Ghosts is a story about how we connect with our family both in life and in death, and how they can give us the courage to keep going when the odds are against us.

Excellent

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.....