Anya's Ghost

I recently read Anya's Ghost by Vera Brogol.  This graphic novel is about a young girl from Russia, trying to fit into American society at a private school.  She is first portrayed as a nasty girl who smokes, and is disrespectful to both her family and friends, but as the story continues the reader sees that Anya is a troubled girl who has poor self-esteem and is very lonely.  While taking a walk in the park, Anya falls into an abandoned well, and when she looks around a ghost appears! Anya just wants to escape the well and when she is soon rescued, she thinks she has left the well and its ghostly inhabitant behind.  The next day she finds out otherwise and as the story continues the readers finds that both Anya and her new ghost friend Emily Reilly are not who they first appear to be!

This is a graphic novel about growing up, being proud of who you are and where you come from, and being comfortable in your own skin.  It is also a thrilling story with twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages.  There is some strong language in this book, and I would recommend for more mature readers who can handle this.  Otherwise an enjoyable tale and a quick read.