Catrina isn’t impressed with the move to a foggy town in Northern California. Her parents say the reason is for Dad’s new job, but Cat knows 
the cool, salty air off the ocean will be good for her little sister Maya. Maya has cystic fibrosis, but she doesn’t let it slow her down. She’s full of energy and curiosity and keen to check out their new town Bahia de la Luna.
As the sisters explore, they find a wonderful view from a lookout over the ocean, and an old arcade on the beach. A boy Cat’s age is inside, telling them they are too early for the ghost tour. The ghost tour??!!
Cat is keen to leave, but Maya can’t wait to meet a ghost. Later, after meeting their neighbours, they learn more about the ghosts of their new town and a special Mexican celebration called Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead – celebrating and honouring the dead at the beginning of November.
It is a full on party with costumes, music and to Cat’s horror – ghosts!
This full colour graphic novel about a girl looking out for her little sister who has Cystic Fibrosis.
GHOSTS is fun, a little bit freaky and also about family and new friends. Cat loves Maya but would like a bit of ‘Cat’ time too – with her own friends and plans.
Maya may be angry, but it’s Maya who helps Cat see the amazing things that are happening right in front of her.
In the rear of the book is more information about Dia de los Muertos and Cystic Fibrosis.
Author/Illustrator – Raina Telgemeier
Age – 8+
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(2016, Scholastic, Sisters, Siblings, Moving house, Halloween, Mexican traditions, Day of the Dead, Party, Cystic Fibrosis, Ghosts, Hospital, Breathing, Lung disease, Funny, New School, Humour)
Boo!
This book inspires me to overcome my fears and persevere through tough events like talking to ghosts. Cat and her family move to Northern California to help her sister Maya with cystic fibrosis and Cat does not like the fog. She knows it’ll make her sister be healthier but when there’s a black out it makes her not like it even more. When she first finds out that ghosts are real she doesn’t buy it but when she actually sees one she really believes!