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Book Club Guide: Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier

Ghosts By Raina Telgemeier Catrina and her family have moved to the coast of Northern California for the sake of her little sister, Maya, who has cystic fibrosis--and Cat is even less happy about the move when she is told that her new town is inhabited by ghosts, and Maya sets her heart on meeting one. Let’s Talk Explore More in the Library 1. Why is Cat so angry with Carlos for always Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt talking about ghosts? The Tuck family drinks from a secret spring whose water prevents them from 2. Carlos’ mother, Juana, brings dinner to Catrina, ever growing any older. saying “That’s what neighbors are for,” (pg. 105). How would you help new neighbors feel El Deafo by Cece Bell welcome? – A graphic novel recounting the author’s experiences with hearing loss at a young 3. Why did Maya tell Cat to go to the party, but “do age, including using a bulky hearing aid, it for yourself”? (Pg. 176) learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower." 4. What did Cat and Maya learn from the ghosts? The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman 5. Breath is an important theme in the story. How –Nobody Owens is a normal boy, except does breath effect the different characters, and that he has been raised by ghosts and what does breath mean to you? other denizens of the graveyard. (Available in J Fiction and as a graphic novel) 6. What are the different ways characters perceive death? Do you relate to any of them, or you The Book of Dares for Lost Friends by have your own understanding? Jane Kelly – New York City middle-schooler Val 7. Raina Telgemeier says Bahia de la Luna was teams up with a strange boy who lives in inspired by Northern California. Do you an even stranger bookshop to save her recognize anything about the town? best friend. Check this out! Raina Telgemeier is a popular local author of realistic graphic novels. Check out some of her other titles, Smile, Sisters, and Drama. Find books, guides and book club tips at www.mvlibraryfriends.org. .

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