Taxi Ghost

Description

Taxi Ghost
by Sophie Escabasse

ISBN: 9780593565971
Softcover, new

Brief Description:
In this hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel, a young girl’s first
period brings an unexpected gift: the ability to see ghosts! As she meets
these spectral visitors, she uncovers her family’s secret lineage of
mediums, while learning about the power of compassion and community. Adèle
just wants to spend her winter break at the library, cozied up with her
favorite books, and completely forgetting abut her friends who are all
traveling to warmer climates. Unfortunately, life has other plans…not
only does Adèle get her first period…but she learns she comes from a long
line of mediums! And if seeing ghosts wasn’t enough of a surprise, Adèle
learns that not only can she interact with them, but apparently, they’ve
been using her sister’s car to get around the city for years! When the
ghosts won’t leave her alone Adèle starts to get to know about them and
their problems. Maybe helping them out will be just what she needs for an
exciting winter break! From Sophie Escabasse, the author of the beloved
Witches of Brooklyn, comes a brilliant graphic novel that explores growing
up and the importance of standing up for what you believe in.

Target Age Group: Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7