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Taxi Ghost

by Sophie Escabasse
Kathleen McInerney
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In this hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel, adapted for audio, a young girl's first period brings an unexpected gift: the ability to see ghosts! As she meets these spectral visitors, she uncovers her family's secret lineage of mediums, while learning about the power of compassion and community.
Adèle just wants to spend her winter break at the library, cozied up with her favorite books, and completely forgetting abut her friends who are all traveling to warmer climates. Unfortunately, life has other plans...not only does Adèle get her first period...but she learns she comes from a long line of mediums!
And if seeing ghosts wasn't enough of a surprise, Adèle learns that not only can she interact with them, but apparently, they've been using her sister's car to get around the city for years! When the ghosts won't leave her alone Adèle starts to get to know about them and their problems. Maybe helping them out will be just what she needs for an exciting winter break!
From Sophie Escabasse, the author of the beloved Witches of Brooklyn, comes a brilliant novel that explores growing up and the importance of standing up for what you believe in.

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  • Release date

    September 3, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9798217014569
      • File size: 39226 KB
      • Duration: 01:21:43

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      June 10, 2024
      Escabasse (the Witches of Brooklyn series) suffuses this graphic novel tale of typical tween angst with a magical realism twist. Young Adèle is overwhelmed enough dealing with acne, awkwardness, and the start of her first period. But with her maturation comes an additional wrinkle: Adèle can now see ghosts. Over winter break, which she had hoped would be quiet and uneventful, Adèle meets a ghost hacker and persistent gentleman, whom she dubs Mustache Ghost. Her new acquaintance reveals that he belongs to a spectral club aiming to protect Montreal against
      ruthless
      developers—
      a principle that Adèle’s living grandmother also champions—and embroils Adèle in his plight. Adèle’s sarcastic yet kindhearted narration renders her struggles to balance her new abilities and the everyday challenges of growing up with perceptive relatability. Ghost characters are easily distinguishable in Escabasse’s expressive artwork, which depicts them in a soft
      palette of pinks and greens and adds a touch of surreality to the grounded metropolitan setting. In this empowering and fanciful ghost story, the creator tackles issues such as gentrification, the afterlife, and cultural traditions surrounding menstruation. Ages 8–12.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator lonore Crpin leads a full-cast adaptation of a children's graphic novel. When Adle gets her first period, she's in for a big surprise--suddenly, she can see ghosts! Many women in Adle's family have been mediums, and now her world has gotten a lot noisier. Crpin gives Adle a youthful and emotional tone. Her voice reflects Adle's growing confidence as she meets more ghosts and learns to use her gift to help save them and her Montreal neighborhood. Her supportive older sister, Helen, portrayed by Maxine Denis, is thrilled that Adle is a medium, while her wary grandmother, narrated by Gayle Garfinkle, wants her to steer clear of ghosts. Spirited music, sound effects, and a narrative from Jeff Irving help listeners visualize the wintry scenes. E.E.C. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine

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