Description
109 Sigh Street
Book Summary
Elliot and his parents move into 109 Sigh Street, a house that hides some very peculiar tenants. With parents always away for work, Elliot will soon discover that true mysteries do not always come from beyond the grave. The arrival of a nanny with an unusual obsession will trigger an adventure where the supernatural blends with the everyday, proving that sometimes, a living person can be scarier than any ghost. A graphic novel that combines suspense, humor, and fantasy.
What is it about?
The story follows Elliot, a boy who moves with his parents to the mysterious 109 Sigh Street. What the family is unaware of is that the house is already inhabited by some very special beings. While Elliot's parents are constantly busy working, the boy begins to explore his new home and meet his invisible companions. The tranquility is broken with the arrival of a nanny who is not like the others: she seems to be looking for something, perhaps ghosts. Through this premise, the work explores the contrast between the fear of the unknown and the reality of human relationships, weaving a plot of suspense with touches of magical realism and humor.
Main Themes
- Childhood loneliness and parental absence.
- Living with the supernatural and ghosts.
- Fear as a construct versus everyday reality.
- The search for identity and belonging in a new home.
- The relationship between children and adults from a fantastical perspective.
Who is it recommended for?
This graphic novel is aimed at young and adolescent readers interested in suspense, light horror, and fantasy stories. It is ideal for those who enjoy plots with ghosts and mystery, but with an original approach far from explicit horror. It will also be attractive to those looking for graphic narratives that address themes such as loneliness, family, and friendship from a creative and entertaining perspective.
What this book offers
- An original and humorous vision of ghosts, far from horror stereotypes.
- A reflection on how living people can be more unsettling than the supernatural.
- A visually appealing story that combines suspense, magical realism, and subtle social criticism.
- An agile and entertaining read that invites reflection on family relationships.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Mr. Tan
- Publisher: Ediciones Jaguar
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Graphic novels, children's and young adult fiction and true stories, horror and ghost stories, suspense works, fantasy and magical realism, comics and graphic novels
- Collection: ROAR COMICS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2020
- Number of pages: 128
- Weight: 340 g
Editorial Review
109 Sigh Street offers a fresh proposal within the young adult suspense and fantasy genre. Mr. Tan builds a story that subverts expectations about haunted houses and ghosts, focusing the true mystery on human relationships. Its visual approach, typical of the Roar Comics collection, and its balanced tone between humor and suspense make it a recommended read for young people looking to get started in the light horror genre or for those who want a story with peculiar characters and an emotional background.