

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.
