Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier Whole Book

Explain the differences between the two characters, Cat and Maya.

Halloween is a time for spooky scares, while El Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of deceased loved ones-and an opportunity to see them again. Do you like being scared on Halloween ? Who might you like to meet on El Dia de los Muertos?

Imagine yourself encountering ghosts as Cat, Maya and Carlos did on p.85. What would you feel or do in such situation?

Guess why Cat hates people who believe in ghosts. Try to write with specific reasons.

What is your favorite holiday? Include at least 2 reasons.

Look at pages 74 and 75. How does the change in color affect the way you read these pages? What does the color shift tell you about the mood and atmosphere of the setting?

Both sisters learn from each other over the course of the story. Who else helps each sister see the world differently? Pick one of these characters and explain how they help.

Being brave is important in Ghosts. Pick a scene where you think a character is being brave and explain why you think it's a good example.