Ghost Book
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
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 320
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks
Language: en
ISBN: 9781250810434
Creator Bio
Remy Lai is an award-winning author and illustrator who was born in Indonesia and moved to Australia at the age of three. She has always been passionate about art and storytelling, and pursued her love for these fields by studying at the Queensland College of Art. After working in the film industry for several years, Remy decided to focus on writing and illustrating children's books. Her debut novel, Pie in the Sky, was critically acclaimed and was named a New York Times Notable Children's Book. With her unique blend of heartfelt humor and poignant storytelling, Remy continues to captivate readers with her latest book, Ghost Book.
