As if getting your first period isn't enough, try simultaneously getting the ability to see and talk with ghosts! Plenty of laughs, a great cause to get behind, and wonderful characters to love—fantastic!
— Jamie
September/October 2024 Kids Indie Next List
“Taxi Ghost is a great book for readers who wish they could communicate with ghosts like Adèle, and who stand up for the preservation of their neighborhood. The characters were so vibrant and loveable, and we love the celebration of periods!”
— Paige McWilliams, Carmichael's Bookstore, Louisville, KY
Description
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.
Adèle just wants to spend her winter break at the library, cozied up with her favorite books, and completely forgetting abut her friends who are all traveling 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!
And 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.
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
Praise For…
★ "Be sure to catch this ride full of humor, suspense, and beautiful art; it will be a thrill." —Shelf Awareness, starred review
"In this empowering and fanciful ghost story, the creator tackles issues such as gentrification, the afterlife, and cultural traditions surrounding menstruation." —Publishers Weekly
"An appealing and creative coming-of-age tale." —Kirkus Reviews
"Escabasse’s detailed, deeply expressive artwork steals the show....tweens who like ghost stories grounded in real-life concerns will likely get a kick out of it." —Booklist
"With lots of humor and a smattering of adventure and even romance, Escabasse’s latest supernatural tale will delight young readers." —School Library Journal
"A smart fantasy firmly grounded in real-world issues."—The Horn Book
"Fans of Escabasse’s Witches of Brooklyn will be charmed by the Montreal wintry vibes and fun expressive characters in this standalone graphic novel." —The Bulletin
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