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Graveyard shakes
208 pages
A spooky, spirited graphic adventure where the trials of boarding school give way to the eerie magic of a graveyard underworld.
What it feels like
Reading this graphic novel feels like stepping from the familiar, uncomfortable halls of a strict boarding school straight into a shadowy, whimsical Halloween tale. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, propelled by the emotional friction between two very different sisters—one desperate to fit in, the other unapologetically quirky. As the setting shifts from the everyday sting of classroom teasing to a supernatural underworld teeming with ghosts and sinister magic, the mood deepens into an eerie but accessible adventure. The visual storytelling balances the relatable heartache of sibling fights with the thrilling peril of a magical rescue. It is a perfect read for those who delight in spooky atmospheres, spirited heroines, and stories where embracing your weirdness is the ultimate strength.
- Mood
- eerie
- whimsical
- shadowy
- spirited
- Tone
- earnest
- spooky
- adventurous
- quirky
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- sibling bonds · embracing quirks · fitting in vs. standing out · supernatural adventure
- The writing
- Told through expressive, dynamic comic panels that balance everyday school struggles with atmospheric, supernatural thrills.
- The arc
- Moves from the relatable sting of social pressure and sibling conflict into a thrilling, spooky journey of rescue and reconciliation.
- Who it's for
- Young readers who love slightly spooky, magical adventures centered on complex sibling relationships and finding one's place.
Content notes
- bullying
- running away
- mild supernatural peril
About the book
Katia and Victoria are sisters and scholarship students at a private boarding school. While Victoria tries to fit in, Katia is unapologetic about her quirks, even though their classmates tease her. After a big fight, Katia runs away from school. And when Victoria goes looking for her, she accidentally tumbles into the underworld of a nearby graveyard. It's inhabited by ghosts and a man named Nikola, who's preparing a sinister spell that's missing one key ingredient.
Description from Open Library.
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