Gustavo, the Shy Ghost - The World of Gustavo (Paperback)
Flavia Z. Drago (author,illustrator)Published: 16/09/2021
Exquisitely illustrated and utterly charming, Drago's tale of a shy spectre desperate to make a monster friend is ghoulishly glorious fun.
With exquisite detail and humour, Flavia Z. Drago's vivid illustrations tell a sweet and offbeat story of friendship and courage.
Gustavo is a ghost. He is good at doing all sorts of paranormal things, like walking through walls, making objects fly and glowing in the dark. And he loves playing beautiful music on his violin.
But Gustavo also has a problem. He is SHY. Which means some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye-scream or talking to the other monsters. But Gustavo longs to be a part of something, he longs to be seen. More than anything, he wants to make a friend. So, plucking up all his courage, he sends a very special letter:
Dear Monsters, I would like to invite you to my violin concert at the Day of the Dead party...
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781406398502
Number of pages: 40
Weight: 245 g
Dimensions: 290 x 250 x 10 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
A great story about making friends by being yourself and the illustrations are a constant visual delight. - Malorie Blackman
This story deftly weaves themes of inclusion, friendship and being true to yourself with striking artwork inspired by the author/illustrator’s upbringing in Mexico City. - Mini Travellers Blog
this sweet and spooky tale of friendship makes a quirky Halloween pick - The Bookseller
[...] terrific illustrations. - The Irish Independent
[...] busy and sweet. - The Sunday Times
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