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  The Ghostkeeper, Johanna Taylor
  G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 9780593526668, July 23, 2024 (Young Adult)
  

  “This cozy ghost story looks at death and the afterlife with beautiful illustrations and an intense attention to detail. There is a plethora of paranormal charm while tackling tough topics surrounding loss, mental health, and support for one’s own well being.”

  —Lily Taliaferro, Eagle Harbor Book Company, Bainbridge Island, WA
  
  

  “This is a ghost story with plenty of ghosts and creepy scenes. It’s also a sweet, feel good story with so much more. In the process of helping so many souls heal and move on to the afterlife, Dorian becomes very aware of his own need for self care that is essential to his mental and emotional well being. Taylor is an incredible artist and her lush illustrations give wonderful depth to this imaginative story of grief, belonging and love.”

  —Holly Weinkauf, The Red Balloon Bookshop, St. Paul, MN
  

  “Dorian Leith has the gift of ghost-sight, a souvenir from a tragic accident in his youth. His empathy and patience unburdens ghosts of their regrets, allowing them to pass into the afterlife. When the key to death's door goes missing, Dorian's lost souls become increasingly desperate — and potentially dangerous. This candid, affirming look at mental health and the importance of taking care of yourself includes attainable coping mechanisms that'll benefit plenty of readers, not just the undead. A vibrant graphic novel with the gentle, feel-good vibes of House in the Cerulean Sea.”

  —Emmy Widener, Changing Hands, Tempe, AZ