Taxi Ghost

De: Sophie Escabasse

Narrado por: Kathleen McInerney, Danny Campbell, Adenrele Ojo, Sanya Simmons, Ian James Corlett, Éléonore Crépin, Maxine Denis, Gayle Garfinkle, Bill Rowat, Kareem T. Alleyne, Jeff Irving, Adrian Pavone

In this hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel, adapted for audio, 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 novel that explores growing up and the importance of standing up for what you believe in.

Reseñas de la Crítica

A Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Selection

★ "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