This week 4th graders will discuss the graphic novel Ghosts by New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Raina Telgemeier.
Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn't happy about leaving her friends for Bahia de la Luna, but Maya has cystic fibrosis and will benefit from the cool, salty air that blows in from the sea. As the girls explore their new home, a neighbor lets them in on a secret: There are ghosts in Bahia de la Luna. Maya is determined to meet one, but Cat wants nothing to do with them. As the time of year when ghosts reunite with their loved ones approaches, Cat must figure out how to put aside her fears for her sister's sake - and her own. Check out the video book trailer below:
Telgemeier explains in the notes at the end of the book that she chose to write about cystic fibrosis because breathing is huge theme in this story. Ghosts can't breathe, Maya (who has CF) can't breathe very well, and Cat is often anxious and need to be reminded to stop and breathe deeply.
Discussion questions can be found here. Remember to visit the Grade 4 page for more information about Cystic Fibrosis, Dia de los Muertos, and other books by Raina Telgemeier.
Happy reading!
very good book
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