 | Ghost roast Author: Gibbs, Shawnee | |
| Price: $15.57 | ||
Summary:
Fifteen-year-old Chelsea, daughter of a paranormal specialist, risks her hard-won popularity and more when she is drawn into a paranormal romance after discovering her own ability to communicate with ghosts. In graphic novel format.
| Added Entry - Personal Name: | Gibbs, Shawnelle |
| Illustrator: | Cannon, Emily |
| Tandon, Aishwarya |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (11/01/23)
School Library Journal (02/01/24)
Booklist (02/15/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/12/23)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 02/01/2024 Gr 9 Up—A quirky and fun supernatural graphic novel set in modern-day New Orleans. The story follows Chelsea Grant, who was finally accepted by the popular crowd at her new school, then got into a bit of trouble and landed herself a summer of having to work with her dad instead of hanging out with her friends. To make matters worse, her dad is the town joke because he runs a real-life ghost hunting business. What starts as punishment takes an unexpected turn when Chelsea realizes that she can actually see the ghosts her dad is hunting. Once she gets to know a few of them, she's not too sure if they should be exterminated. Even with her supernatural capabilities, Chelsea's character is relatable as she deals with normal teenage problems and current social issues. Themes of slavery and plantation history are carefully woven through the story. The authors, sisters, do a wonderful job of developing an authentic and strong protagonist who must deal with realistic problems, all while maintaining a bit of mystical flair. VERDICT An engaging narrative with gorgeous illustrations makes this a captivating graphic novel and a strong purchase for any collection.—Cat Miserendino - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
