The Sad Ghost Club
Volume 1
by Lize Meddings
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Pub Date 21 Jan 2021 | Archive Date 24 Jan 2021
Hachette Children's Group | Hodder Children's Books
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Description
'I know exactly what you mean.'
Six simple words, and suddenly Sam doesn't feel so alone.
A heart-warming series about friendship, compassion and finding your kindred spirits.
This is the story of one of those days - a day so bad you can barely get out of bed, when it's a struggle to leave the house, and when you do, you wish you hadn't. But even the worst of days can surprise you. When one sad ghost, alone at a crowded party, spies another sad ghost across the room, they decide to leave together. What happens next changes everything.
Because that night they start the The Sad Ghost Club - a secret society for the anxious and alone, a club for people who think they don't belong.
Stunningly illustrated, this is Volume 1 in a new graphic novel series, for fans of Heartstopper and Jennifer Niven, and for anyone who's ever felt invisible.
Join the community of half a million ghosties on Instagram, @theofficialsadghostclub
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781444957358 |
| PRICE | £10.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 208 |
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Featured Reviews
Zoe W, Reviewer
This book is so cute, it really hits you in the feels! I love the illustrations and the mute colour palate. The perfect book for when you feel a tad alone...
Gabriela P, Bookseller
Came in for the spooks and lovely illustrations, stayed for the heartwarming style and endearing characters. This story is such a lovely, tender exploration of mental health and reaching out. I'd love to follow the Sad Ghost Club in some future installments!
Kay W, Reviewer
I've been trying to read more graphic novels lately, especially as my 6yo has become low-key obsessed with them. So, when I saw the adorable-looking, The Sad Ghost Club, I had to request it.
This is such a relatable book. I don't know of a single person in my life who doesn't suffer from some type of anxiety, myself included, and this book really resonated with me; even down to blaming my cats for their bad advice!
The illustrations in this book are really cute and very reminiscent of Heartstopper by Alice Oseman, the story starts off quite dark as you see the extent of the main characters loneliness and fear of not being accepted.
But the message of the book is really kind and sweet and made me feel so much better about my own insecurities. I'd highly recommend this book to everyone; kids, teens and adults alike.
It's like a little warm hug letting you know you're not alone.
Shauna O, Reviewer
The moment I saw the blurb for this graphic novel, I knew I had to read it!
The Sad Ghost Club follows SG, whose just having one of those days where everything feels too much, but they still want to be productive and try to do things. But what if they can’t?
This story was so simple and quick to read, but it is really effective in the message it gets across. It puts the feelings of anxiety into an easy to understand way and I can see this as a great way to teach younger kids about anxiety and mental health! As someone who is studying Psychology, I love seeing stories like this that are accessible to all ages and can help bring information to people who need it.
The illustrations were really cute and I loved how they left the main character as gender neutral! It gives every reader the chance to relate to them and not have them be defined as one specific gender. The important part of the character is how they’re feeling and not what they look like.
Overall, I really liked this book and I sincerely hope it is read by all those lonely ghosts, who need to hear they’re not alone.
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