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Taxi Ghost

(A Graphic Novel)
By Sophie Escabasse
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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. Taxi Ghost follows... Read More
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Adáele just wants to spend her winter break at the library, but she learns she comes from a long line of mediums and that not only can she interact with ghosts, but apparently they have been using her sister's car to get around the city for years.

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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.

Taxi Ghost follows Adèle, who just wants to spend her winter break at the library, cozied up with her favourite books and completely forgetting about her friends who are all travelling 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!

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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593565971

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Graphic

Illustration: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Sophie Escabasse lives in Montreal with her husband and three children and their black cat, Terrence. Previously from Brooklyn, Sophie travels constantly and is thrilled to talk about her love of stories with school and bookstores. She has illustrated many books for middle-grade readers, including her bestselling graphic novel series Witches of Brooklyn. She has been a graphic novel lover for as long as she can remember, and she enjoys fun and expressive characters. @essoffi

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