What particularly struck me was the inclusion of a terminal health condition, cystic fibrosis, which Maya had to grapple with. It made for a slightly creepy but also colourful story, which was very heart-warming as well.
Raina Telgemeier artfully presented her fantastical tale around Día de los Muertos, the festival of the dead. She had the opportunity to explore the food and customs, which I found pretty engaging. Moving to a new town changed that as she made new friends who too were Mexican. Cat and her younger sister Maya were biracial and had a white father. This book was her first venture into fantasy and her illustrations adapted well to convey the eerie atmosphere of the fictional rainy coastal town, Bahía de la Luna.Įven though Catrina’s mother was Mexican, Cat didn’t previously learn much about her mother’s culture. It’s simple yet distinct and absolutely fitting of her middle grade graphic novels. I adore the artistic style of Raina Telgemeier. As the time of year when ghosts reunite with their loved ones approaches, Cat must figure out how to put aside her fears for her sister's sake - and her own. Maya is determined to meet one, but Cat wants nothing to do with them.
As the girls explore their new home, a neighbor lets them in on a secret: There are ghosts in Bahía de la Luna. Cat isn't happy about leaving her friends for Bahía de la Luna, but Maya has cystic fibrosis and will benefit from the cool, salty air that blows in from the sea. classified as Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Middle Grade Ĭatrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, is sick.published Septemby Graphix, Scholastic Inc.This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Disclosure: I received a finished copy of the book from Pansing Books, a regional distributor, in exchange for an honest review.
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