Ghost Book
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 8–12 · 2023 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Ghost Book

By Remy Lai

A girl who sees ghosts must choose between saving a friend or herself.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,490 ratings
320 pages· 8,657 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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July Chen can see ghosts, but her father denies their existence. During Hungry Ghost month, she befriends William, a soul trapped between life and death. As they seek to restore him, July faces a chilling truth: for William to live, she must die. This adventure, inspired by Chinese mythology, explores friendship, sacrifice, and the unseen world.

From the publisher

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! 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

Awards

CALA Best Book Award (Chinese American Librarians Association) Honor (2024)
At a glance
Format
Pages
320
Words
8,657
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
GN340L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about ghostsBooks about self-discoveryBooks about familiesBooks about the afterlife
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~J
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
519677
Publication
Published
August 15, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250810410

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