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This really punched me in the gut. So beautiful and funny. (Read for class)

--four hours later---

OKAY WAIT.
https://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/2016/09/not-recommended-ghosts-by-raina.html

Now I feel punched in the gut for another reason.

This story of sisters is beautiful but when you peel back the cultural appropriation and horror at some details it's sad that a story like this is held higher than an authentic voice with a much different point of view.

read_late's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

Wonderful children's MG graphic novel. Warm, thoughtful, cute, and full of ghosties. Awesome for a bedtime book--or an anytime read. 5 stars. Highly recommend!

twstdtink's review against another edition

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emotional reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A beautiful story about loving through illness (MS), sisterhood, friendship, moving, and going back to one's roots. My 9-year-old and I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the imagery. While the theme of ghosts might be slightly unsettling for younger children, there's nothing explicitly frightening in the book. I feel it's important to clarify, as it's implied several times that the sister might die, she does not.

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katkatniss's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Why is the Korean girl depicted has having yellow skin?????

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harleyrae's review

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3.0

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