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Sheets (1) Paperback – August 28, 2018

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"For days after reading Brenna Thummler's Sheets I have been wandering my neighborhood, haunted, enchanted, and in need of freshly pressed clothing." —Lemony Snicket

A story of ghosts, family, loneliness, and laundromats.

Marjorie Glatt feels like a ghost. A practical thirteen-year-old in charge of the family laundry business, her daily routine features unforgiving customers, unbearable P.E. classes, and the fastidious Mr. Saubertuck who is committed to destroying everything she’s worked for. Wendell is a ghost. A boy who lost his life much too young, his daily routine features ineffective death therapy, a sheet-dependent identity, and a dangerous need to seek purpose in the forbidden human world. When their worlds collide, Marjorie is confronted by unexplainable disasters as Wendell transforms Glatt’s Laundry into his midnight playground, appearing as a mere sheet during the day. While Wendell attempts to create a new afterlife for himself, he unknowingly sabotages the life that Marjorie is struggling to maintain.

Sheets illustrates the determination of a young girl to fight, even when all parts of her world seem to be conspiring against her. It proves that second chances are possible whether life feels over or life is over. But above all, it is a story of the forgiveness and unlikely friendship that can only transpire inside a haunted laundromat.
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  1. Reading age
    9 years and up
  2. Part of Series
    Sheets
  3. Print length
    240 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    6 - 9
  6. Lexile measure
    GN400L
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
  8. Publisher
    Oni Press
  9. Publication date
    August 28, 2018
  10. ISBN-10
    194130267X
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1941302675
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"Thummler’s debut graphic novel tempers references to Marjorie’s adult-size responsibilities with a lighter splash of the supernatural to create a smart story about friendship and grit." ― Publishers Weekly

"Brenna Thummler's first original graphic novel is a reason to celebrate."
-- Brian Selznick, author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret

"Sweet, sad, funny, warm, and beautiful. If I can be forgiven for using this word, this is one that will haunt me, in the best way." -- Dana Simpson, author of Phoebe and Her Unicorn

"This heartfelt, lingering tale of friendship, family, and forgiveness will captivate children and adults alike, especially those who have experienced loss." ― School Library Journal

"For days after reading Brenna Thummler's SHEETS, I have been wandering my neighborhood, haunted, enchanted, and in need of freshly pressed clothing." -- Lemony Snicket, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events

"Brenna Thummler's first solo work for young readers, Sheets, is a subtle, gentle work that expresses empathy and warmth even while depicting life's more painful experiences. Sheets shows the versatility of the graphic novel medium as Thummler uses color palette and the shape, size and solidity of panels to evoke emotions both pleasant and upsetting." ― Shelf Awareness

About the Author

Brenna Thummler has always known her life is haunted. Much like Marjorie Glatt, she grew up in a small Pennsylvania town, where piano practice and ghost stories were part of her daily routine. It wasn’t until she attended Ringling College of Art and Design, however, that she realized her passion for storytelling (as well as her hatred of laundry). Now back in her hometown, she spends her days drawing, writing, and suspicious of her sheets.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oni Press; Illustrated edition (August 28, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 194130267X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1941302675
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 years and up
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN400L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Brenna Thummler grew up in northwestern Pennsylvania, where she developed a great love for nature trails, peanut butter, and, above all, drawing. A graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design, she was named the Society of Illustrators Zankel Scholar during her junior year. Since graduation, she has done editorial and advertising work for such clients as the New York Times, the Washington Post, Razorfish, and Empathic Films LLC. Anne of Green Gables was her first graphic novel but not her last: her first original, Sheets, will be out Fall 2018. In those rare moments she’s not creating art, you might find her dancing, making music, baking cheesecakes, or spending time with kindred spirits.

website: www.brennathummler.com

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I loved this GN so much! I added it to my favorites list on Goodreads. It just had a homey feel to it that I can't explain!I loved the artwork and the storyline with Marjorie and the ghosts!! I'm glad I gave it a chance!Mel ❤️
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Corrina Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming illustrations and great kid-appeal!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2019
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You might be familiar with Thummler’s brilliant artwork from last year’s graphic novel adaptation of Anne of Green Gables. And if you haven’t yet gotten to that gem, bump it up on your TBR pile! This is her first solo graphic novel and I have a feeling we have a lot more in store from her! It’s the story of 13 year-old Marjorie who has been thrust into the responsibilities of running her family’s laundromat and taking care of her younger brother after her mother dies and her father has fallen into a deep depression. She is just barely hanging on and resisting the awful Mr. Saubertuck who wants to run them out of business and turn their building into a spa. But then… enter Wendell. He’s a young ghost - young meaning new and young meaning died when he was young who winds up being pulled out of the afterlife world and into Marjorie’s life. He’s looking for.. meaning. And after a rocky start with Marjorie, does end up finding it. For me, the strength and charm of this book is really about the outstanding illustrations - the gorgeous pastel palette and the nuances of the wordless panels. And based on how this book is flying through my classroom, it clearly also has that all-important kid-appeal.
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Rodrigo Guardado
5.0 out of 5 stars funny
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023
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Is an easy reeding, recommended for young people, the story is pretty simple but the art and the characters are pretty charming.
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Silver_star08
4.0 out of 5 stars So cute
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
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This graphic novel was so very cute. I never would've thought that a graphic novel about a laundromat could be so deep. Marjorie runs her family laundromat after the death of her mother. Wendell is a ghost who feels like he has no friends in Ghost Town. Together, the two of them will find ways to have a better life & afterlife.
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Sharownacgu
5.0 out of 5 stars For my grandson
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2023
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He wanted books for his birthday and this was perfect for 11 year old. 5th grade
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Kyung
5.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020
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I absolutely adore this artwork! The color palette is so beautiful and elaborate. I love the art style and details of the scenery in the book! The plot was very engaging and interactive. The storyline was good, but it seemed like the ending came a bit to soon. I wished there would have been a bit more to read, and the love relationship in this story was a bit tightly packed. I wished there would have been more to read about the love relationship in this book. Besides that, the story line is absolutely wonderful, and the artwork is absolutely gorgeous!
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cesars7
3.0 out of 5 stars Llego bien. Pero decía "muy bueno" y pues no.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
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Llego con ciertos arrañasos y golpes en algunas páginas y en la portada. También el lomo está un poco despegado de su último bloque de páginas.
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James Dziadulewicz
5.0 out of 5 stars Kids love the book.
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2023
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They asked for it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly sweet
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2022
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I admit that the first pages I wasn't sure what to expect, but as usual I kept at it. It was more interesting than what I was forced to read through school.
After a little bit, the story began way more intriguing then really compelling.
I admit that I really enjoyed it and recommend it. After all, ghost can be sweet.
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LauraFC
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente novela gráfica
Reviewed in Mexico on July 12, 2023
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Super tierna y los colores de las ilustraciones son preciosos. La historia es muy divertida y los personajes me gustaron mucho.
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Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars Cativante
Reviewed in Brazil on July 29, 2022
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Bem... como se descreve algo complexo como uma emoção? Como está que sheets transmite, sentimentos são tão individuais e unitários, relativos a experiências individuais. Entretanto acredito que "Cativante" é a única palavra que me vêm a mente quando tento descrever essa graphic. Sabe aquele livro/ filme/ seriado, bem possivelmente em animação? que lembras com carinho e te trás conforto ao recordar. Numa simplicidade tamanha sheets faz isso em poucas páginas, eu me apaixonei pela obra e assim quando pude comprei a versão para Kindle, a Line-art da artista é simplesmente linda, todas as ilustrações são de tamanha identificação visual que parece até que pertencemos ao ambiente ou a situação, toda a arte traz um sentimento a tona de familiaridade e conforto, que antes de notar irá ter acabado a obra.

É tão fácil amar a Marjory e sentir empatia pela mesma. Eu poderia falar muito mais sobre a obra, mas a experiência que cada página passa, com ilustrações tão lindas em tons pastéis de te deixar paralisado tentando captar todos os detalhes na chuva de cores, ou nos diálogos curtos mas bem precisos, e na filosofia tão linda de pertencimento as perspectivas relativas, que se torna a melhor forma de absover tudo sendo experiênciando o mesmo, essa narrativa tão simples mas delicada que o livro passa é algo bem única e especial. É tão estranhamente nostálgico, como se colocássemos os óculos de banho da infância e mergulhássemos novamente no mar (quem leu pegou).

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(Só um adendo: não recorram a pirataria. É bem perceptível nas ilustrações tão bem trabalhadas, e na narrativa cheia de inspirações pessoais, uma história feita com amor por uma artista que ama o que faz. ajude a arte crescer e melhorar a vida de mais pessoas ;)
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Mackenzie
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good
Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2021
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Got an ear from netgalley but never got around to reading it. I bought this recently to finally read. I don't know why I waited so long to read it. it was amazing!

I felt so emotionally connected to the story, I was on an emotional rollercoaster and I lived every minute of it.

I will be getting the second one.
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Emily turner
5.0 out of 5 stars highly recommend
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2023
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I have read all the ghost books and I love them all , the illustrations are beautifully crafated the story’s Re always so amazing to read , and I can read them with in a hour
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Ariane B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Emotionen
Reviewed in Germany on October 30, 2023
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Der Comic bearbeitet ernste Themen wie Mobbing und den Verlust eines Elternteils. Dies tut er aber auch die wohl sanfteste Art und ist gleichzeitig sehr, sehr emotional. Sheets ist so zart wie Spitze
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