Age rating and parents' guide:Ghosts
by Raina Telgemeier
Ages 9–14
Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier is best for children aged 9–14. It has no violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Sibling illness theme.
Catrina moves to foggy Bahía de la Luna, where she confronts ghosts and her fears about her sister’s illness.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Sibling illness theme
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Animals
Reading mood
- Playful
Good to talk about
- Family
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