“It’s a day to welcome back the spirits of the loved ones we’ve lost.” The story focuses on the Day of the Dead.The message and the plot will be interesting for readers in elementary and junior high.

The story contains some Spanish words, but most readers will be able to understand the meaning through context clues.

The easy vocabulary, simple sentences, and fun pictures make Ghost accessible to all readers. Each page contains seven or fewer sentences. Ghost is a simple story told through both illustrations and text. For readers who want to learn more, the end of the book contains more information about Día De Los Muertos and cystic fibrosis. The traditions of Día De Los Muertos come alive through the illustrations. This easy-to-read story gives readers a glimpse into the life of someone with cystic fibrosis. Even though Cat’s fear is a central part of the story, the ghosts are not portrayed in a frightening manner. The illustrations portray Cat’s varied emotions-fear, worry, embarrassment, and love. Cat doesn’t want to learn about the Día De Los Muertos or think about her sister’s illness. Cat is also fearful of the ghost and wants them to leave her family alone. The beautiful color pictures help tell Cat’s story. Maya is curious about what will happen to her after death. Even though Maya is sick, she remains adventurous and inquisitive. The story shows Maya’s treatments in a fun, illustrated format. Ghost focus on Cat’s fear of losing her sick sister, who has cystic fibrosis. Will Cat be able to put aside her fears? Will Maya fulfill her dream of a ghostly encounter? But Cat doesn’t want to have anything to do with the celebration, and she certainly doesn’t want to meet a ghost. According to Carlos, Maya isn’t the only one that likes the cool, salty air-so do the ghosts who visit Bahia de la Luna.Īs the town prepares for El Día De Los Muertos, Maya is determined to meet a ghost. When the two sisters start exploring their new home, they meet their neighbor, Carlos. But moving to the coastal town Bahia de la Luna, with its cool, salty air, will help her little sister Maya’s cystic fibrosis.

Ghosts by raina telgemeier