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Gustavo, the Shy Ghost
Series: The World of Gustavo
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THE WINNER OF THE KLAUS FLUGGE PRIZE 2021
A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
"A great story about making friends by being yourself and the illustrations are a constant visual delight" Malorie Blackman
Gustavo, the Shy Ghost tells the tale of Gustavo, a ghost who excels in all sorts of paranormal activities, such as walking through walls, making objects fly, and glowing in the dark. He also has a passion for playing beautiful music on his violin. Yet, Gustavo has a dilemma. He is shy, which makes it challenging for him to engage in simple activities like standing in line to buy eye-scream or talking to the other monsters.
Despite his shyness, Gustavo longs to be part of something and yearns to be seen. More than anything, he desires friendship. Summoning all his courage, he sends out a very special invitation: “Dear Monsters, I would like to invite you to my violin concert at the Day of the Dead party…”
With exquisite detail and humour, Flavia Z. Drago’s vibrant illustrations bring to life a sweet and quirky story of friendship and courage.
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Gustavo, the Shy Ghost
THE WINNER OF THE KLAUS FLUGGE PRIZE 2021 A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A great story about making friends by being yourself and the illustrations are a constant visual delight" Malorie Blackman Gustavo, the Shy Ghost tells the tale of Gustavo, a ghost who excels in all sorts of paranormal activities, such as walking through walls, making objects fly,...PaperbackSold Out
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Gustavo, the Shy Ghost is praised for its themes of friendship and being true to oneself, beautifully woven with striking artwork inspired by Mexican culture. The illustrations receive particular admiration for their visual appeal, while the story itself is seen as a charming and unique choice for Halloween.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781406398502
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 September 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Flavia Z. Drago
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 246.0mm
Height: 286.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Flavia Z. Drago was born and raised in Mexico City. As a child, she wanted to be a mermaid. When that didn’t happen, she began her career as a graphic designer and a children’s book illustrator. She has an MA in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art and was shortlisted for the Sebastian Walker Award. She lives between the UK and Mexico. Find her online at flaviazdrago.com, on Twitter as @Diafla and on Instagram as @flavia_zdrago.
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Join in the spooky fun with this brand-new lift-the-flap board book from Flavia Z. Drago, the creator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost, filled with happy, sweet monsters of all shapes and sizes! Count to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and come and play Hide-and-Seek with Gustavo and his ghost dog, Buster. Meet all your favourite characters – and some brand...Board book$1899Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Sep 2026Pre-order -
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