Lights

By Brenna Thummler

Part of Sheets

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Following Brenna Thummler’s bestselling and critically acclaimed graphic novels Sheets and Delicates, Marjorie, Eliza, and Wendell the ghost are back to uncover the secrets of Wendell’s human life in the third and final heartwarming installment of the Sheets trilogy.

Marjorie Glatt’s life was forever changed the day she discovered a group of ghosts hiding in her family’s laundromat. One of those ghosts was Wendell: a lonely phantom turned Marjorie’s best friend. When he and Marjorie are joined by ghost-enthusiast Eliza Duncan, the three friends band together in friendship, bravery, and all things paranormal.

Wendell died far too young and now must wander the Land of Humans with nothing more than a sheet for a body. He knows how he died—a tragic drowning accident—but lately he’s grown curious about his past life. He wants to know more about why he died, not just how he died. It’s not easy, though, since Wendell’s memory of his human life has grown increasingly blurry. With Marjorie and Eliza’s help, they set out on a journey to find out more. When they hear a rumor about Wendell’s death, they wonder if it might not have been an accident after all. Meanwhile, Marjorie and Eliza’s friendship is tested when Marjorie starts to befriend the very people who used to bully Eliza.

In the third and final installment of the Sheets trilogy, Wendell will finally uncover the truth of his human life. Marjorie and Eliza will learn that some people really can change. Most of all, they start to see that everything can cast shadows, but if you look hard enough, you can find the light.

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  • 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.

  • Release Date: September 5, 2023

    Length: 368 pages

    ISBN13: 9781637152317

  • “Filled with mystery and emotion, this third volume brings the story to a heartwarming and satisfying conclusion.” —School Library Journal

    “Beautiful and melancholy… a ghost story to warm your cold heart.” —Dread Central

    "The beauty of Brenna Thummler’s art is immediately apparent from the instant you look at any page of Sheets, Delicates, or Lights. Just as impressive is the mix of emotional gut-punches and subtle, poignant humanity throughout her writing. Lights is such an immersive, satisfying conclusion to Marjorie, Wendell, and Eliza’s stories. I just wish laundry was as exciting in real life as it is in this series." —Kristen Gudsnuk, creator of the Making Friends series

    "A rich and emotional conclusion to the series, which deepens the themes of friendship, grief, and healing. This is the quietest and most beautiful volume so far. I loved seeing Marjorie find ways to balance her commitments to both the living and the dead, Eliza learning that compromise is part of any relationship, and Wendell unraveling the truth of his own story." —Maia Kobabe, creator of Gender Queer

    "Lyrical and unique, Lights thoughtfully portrays the nuances of friendships, human or otherwise. Brenna Thummler's beautiful artwork is a joy to experience; I hope this wonderful comic finds many enthusiastic readers." —Faith Erin Hicks, creator of One Year at Ellsmere and Ride On

    "Thummler's spot-on depiction of the growing pains of 8th grade life in a small town is a perfect backdrop for a ghostly mystery that explores how we change and what we carry with us. This conclusion to Wendell, Marjorie, and Eliza's story is haunting in the best way." —Ivy Noelle Weir, writer of Archival Quality and The Secret Garden on 81st Street

    "Soothing, serene, and the best kind of sad, LIGHTS is full of uniquely kind characters—I’d ask to join their lunch table in a heartbeat. I found myself lost in the poignant illustrations and in the story’s celebration of both the odd and the ordinary. Once again, Brenna Thummler manages to capture an elusive truth about love (resonant, present, thoughtful love) on the page as simply and tidily as if folding a sheet. Reading this story reminded me of stargazing, a meditative experience that left me awed and comforted." —Tori Sharp, creator of Just Pretend

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