Karmentxu and the Little Ghost

By Mariasun Landa

Told in both Basque and English, Karmentxu and the Little Ghost is a simply-told, warmhearted story that speaks to common childhood fears about an uncommon subject.

Karmentxu is a special little girl. She is enchanting and unique, but also struggles with mental illness. She imagines that she sees a little ghost who prefers to play with children, not scare them. Since Karmentxu's release from the hospital, her Aunt Edurne has kept a close eye on her--when Karmentxu begins talking to herself, apparently suffering a relapse, Aunt Edurne calls her doctors.

Afraid to be institutionalized again, Karmentxu runs away. She and the little ghost encounter a wonderful carnival. Though Karmentxu is found by her doctors and her aunt, the little ghost promises to wait for her until she is released.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874172829
• ISBN13: 9780874172829
• Release Date: November 1996
• Publisher: University of Nevada Press
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7