Ghost Book (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781250810410)

Perfect for fans of Spirited Away, Coco, and Ghosts comes a spooky fantasy graphic novel about the friendship between a girl who can see ghosts and a boy who is stuck between the worlds of the living and the dead.

An Indie Bestseller! An Amazon, School Library Journal, and Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year!

Twelve years ago, the boy and the girl lived. But one was supposed to die.

July Chen sees ghosts. But her dad insists ghosts aren't real. So she pretends they don't exist. Which is incredibly difficult now as it's Hungry Ghost month, when the Gates of the Underworld open and dangerous ghosts run amok in the living world. When July saves a boy ghost from being devoured by a Hungry Ghost, he becomes her first ever friend. Except William is not a ghost. He's a wandering soul wavering between life and death. As the new friends embark on an adventure to return William to his body, they unearth a ghastly truth--for William to live, July must die.

Inspired by Chinese mythology, this dark yet resoundingly hopeful tale about friendship, sacrifice, and the unseen world of ghosts is a dazzling heir to beloved Studio Ghibli classics.

"Absolutely gorgeous and a completely unique adventure. Remy Lai is a master storyteller!" --Christina Soontornvat, two-time Newbery Honor Winner

"Spooky, spellbinding and full of heart!" ―Kayla Miller, bestselling author of Click

"A deliciously spooky, funny adventure." ―Jessica Townsend, bestselling author of The Nevermoor series


Author: Remy Lai
ISBN-10: 1250810418
ISBN-13: 9781250810410
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Language: English
Published: 08/15/2023
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.43lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.88w x 0.89d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.9
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 519677 / Ghost Book


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 06/01/2023 pg. 80
Publishers Weekly 06/12/2023
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2023 pg. 76
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2023 - Book Of Special Distinction
BookPage 08/01/2023