Feb 17, 2024HPL_Teen_Volunteer2 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Raina Telgemeier’s books are always a good read and “Ghosts” is not an exception with it’s stellar and encapsulating narrative, Ghosts presents a truly heart wrenching narrative about a girl coming to terms with her leaving her old life…
"This story of two sisters really pulled at my heartstrings. The family is learning to cope with a chronic illness of the younger sister, while she seeks to understand death. This book includes a celebration of Dia de los Muertos and lots…
Jan 28, 2023HPL_Teen_Volunteer3 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
If you are looking for an amazing and magical graphic novel Ghosts might just be for you. I know after all these years of reading this book I will come back to it because I just find its concept and plot extremely fun and interesting. This…
Jul 22, 2022Claudine_L rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I've read most of Raina Telgemeier but it kinda sucks that I have to say that this is probably my least favorite, it's not bad obviously but I prefer her other ones .two sisters, middle-schooler Catrina and little sister Maya, who has the…
i love this book and catrina because she has a sister . but i do feel bad because Maya has cystic fibrosis that makes me feel bad .another thing about catrina is that she can see ghosts this is one of my favourits from Raina…
May 10, 2022TheRadMad rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I must say, I'm quite surprised with the previous reviews! Personally, Ghosts was one of my least favorites of Raina Telgemeier. Perhaps it is only because the culture that included the day of the dead is unfamiliar to me? However, If I…
Apr 20, 2022HPL_Teen_Volunteer1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A short introduction to the story Ghosts: A Novel tells the story of a family who moves to a northern California town to help their daughter, Maya, who has cystic fibrosis. It is difficult for Cat, Maya's older sister, to move, as she does…
Dec 08, 2021WPL_JessB rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I really liked this one. Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, has cystic fibrosis and will benefit from the cool climate. When they arrive a neighbor lets them in on a…
Dec 04, 2021Harvey1986 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Book Review written by CPJ:
In the book Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier, Cat, the main character, her sister, Maya, has a sickness called cystic fibrosis which you are born with and it affects your breathing and digestion. When they move to a…
Sep 21, 2021rdjones17 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Following Catrina and her move to Bahía de la Luna, Ghosts explores her new life in this foggy Northern Californian town. Moving here for the health of her little sister, Maya, who has Cystic Fibrosis, Catrina isn’t too happy with her new…
Jul 14, 2021yurim06 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is pretty good. I like the illustration of every scene and the characters’ features too. From this book, I got to know what the Dia de los Muertos holiday is. I hope I can be at that celebration. Plus, I enjoyed how different…
Jun 24, 2021yuyeon06 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is about adventuring and I like it because when Catrina worries about her sister, I can feel her love. The book was impressive and interesting to me. Plus, I learned much about their culture. In addition, I like the ghost because…
Jun 02, 2021Chuloola rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Ah, yes. Raina is definitely the queen of graphic novels, in my opinion- the only book I didn't like of hers was "Drama"-- it conflicted with my moral beliefs. Anyhow, this was a good book. Definitely not as good as "Sisters" and "Smile",…
Jan 07, 2021STPLKidsCauseway rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Cat's family is moving to a coastal town to help Cat's little sister Maya cope better with her chronic illness, cystic fibrosis. Cat must cope with losing her old friends, making new ones, and living in a town where everyone seems to be…
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