Ghost Book
Suitable for readers aged 8+
Twelve years ago, the boy and the girl lived. But one was supposed to die.
July Chen sees ghosts. But her dad insists ghosts aren’t real. So she pretends they don’t exist. Which is incredibly difficult now as it’s Hungry Ghost month, when the Gates of the Underworld open and dangerous ghosts run amok in the living world. When July saves a boy ghost from being devoured by a Hungry Ghost, he becomes her first ever friend. Except William is not a ghost. He’s a wandering soul wavering between life and death. As the new friends embark on an adventure to return William to his body, they unearth a ghastly truth―for William to live, July must die.
Inspired by Chinese mythology, this dark yet resoundingly hopeful tale about friendship, sacrifice, and the unseen world of ghosts is a dazzling heir to beloved Studio Ghibli classics.
Winner of the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards!
An Indie Bestseller!
An Indie Next List Pick!
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year!
An Amazon Best Book of the Year!
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year!
A Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Pick!
A 2024 Barnes & Noble Children’s & YA Book Awards Nominee!
FIVE starred reviews!
Dymocks’ Book of the Month!
“Absolutely gorgeous and a completely unique adventure. Remy Lai is a master storyteller!” ―Christina Soontornvat, two-time Newbery Honor Winner