Plus Maya, although she is very sick, keeps her smiles on at all times I found her to be tremendously brave. They truly care for one another and not only because they both know they’re not going to be sisters for ever. The right place to find ghosts, if one wishes to.Ĭat and Maya’s relationship is extremely heart-warming and honest.

Cat’s sister Maya has cystic fibrosis, which is why they had to move to Bahía de la Luna, where fog is ever-present in the air. However much I enjoyed the Día de los Muertos elements and scenes, though, I found that the addition of actual ghosts who interact with people took away from the realisticity of the story.īut it’s pretty charming and moving nonetheless. It’s definitely the author’s most diverse book to date. I loved the culture in it, especially the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) which I’ve always found quite interesting and spectacularly unique. It definitely is the reason why I couldn’t give it a 5-star-rating. For starters, it isn’t as realistic, which I think is its main weakness. ‘‘Ghosts,’’ however, is a little different from her previous works. 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.Įvery time Raina Telgemeier releases a new graphic novel, I get super excited. Maya is determined to meet one, but Cat wants nothing to do with them. As the girls explore their new home, a neighbor lets them in on a secret: There are ghosts in Bahía de la Luna.

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. Genres & Themes: Middle Grade, Graphic Novel, Siblings, Ghosts, CultureĬatrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, is sick.

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