Graphic novel ghosts

Brosgol, V. (2011). Anya’s Ghost. New York, NY. First Second. 9781596435520. Paperback; $9.99 (also available in e-book and hardcover)

Anya is just trying to get through high school without being picked on for her weight, her Russian heritage, and the fact that she’s not exactly cool, when she falls down a well and discovers a dead body. Anya’s biggest fear is that she will end up just like the skeleton she’s next to until the ghost of said skeleton appears and helps her to get help. Anya and her ghost become friends and Anya’s ghost even helps Anya to get the things she desperately wants in life, but what Anya doesn’t realize is that her ghost has different motives than just friendship and has plans to stay out of that well forever - no matter what the cost.

This was both scary and touching, and it seems as though critics have agreed. Anya's Ghost won the 2011 Cyblis Award, the 2012 Harvey Award, and the 2012 Eisner Award. It was also nominated for the 2011 Bram Stoker Award for best graphic novel.

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And if you like the style of this graphic novel, check out Vera Brosgol's other books: http://verabee.com/books