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The ghosts are mysterious characters for a lot of the story, and Cat is afraid of them, though the ghosts never do anything scary or violent on purpose.Ĭharacters talk about loved ones who have died.Ī character talks about how someone died in a fire a long time ago and how that person's body was never found. VIOLENCE, SCARINESS, AND DISTURBING ILLUSTRATIONS (3/5)- Though this book is more creepy and haunting than scary and disturbing, a few scenes may upset sensitive or very young kids. Most of the adults in the story are responsible.ĬHARACTERS: The characters in Ghosts are well-written, realistic, and sympathetic. Cat is brave, and eventually faces her fear of ghosts. Maya is positive and looks on the bright side, even when things get pretty bad. Cat is protective of Maya and wants her to be safe. POSITIVE ROLE MODELS (3/5)- Cat and Maya are usually kind to each other. POSITIVE MESSAGES (4/5)- There are positive messages about being there for your family, accepting change, and enjoying life. Cat's younger sister, Maya, has cystic fibrosis, and kids will learn some things about the illness.

Though this book is ultimately a family-friendly choice, here are some things that parents should be aware of:ĮDUCATIONAL VALUE (3/5)- The Day of the Dead and some of the traditions associated with it are frequently discussed in detail. Every page is detailed and the illustrations often feel like they're alive and jumping off of the paper. Kids will probably really like the illustrations, which are both fun and beautiful.

It's also a terrific story about moving, family traditions, and what it's like to have a family member who is unwell. What makes Ghosts similar to Raina Telgemeier's other books is that the main characters are pre-teens, and the story deals with complicated and potentially upsetting ideas. The thing that makes Ghosts different from Raina Telgemeier's other books is that the story has many fantasy elements, and an overall mysterious feel to it. The themes and situations in Raina Telgemeier's books often tend to feel a bit too mature for children who are younger than ten, but Ghosts manages to deal with complicated topics such as death and illness while still being kid-friendly.

I read this book when it first came out after reading Raina Telgemeier's other graphic novels.