Aggie and the Ghost

A LitHub Most Anticipated Children’s Book of 2025

“A book that captures the dance of unlikely bonds and a way to move from a place of acceptance.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

From Matthew Forsythe, the creator of the acclaimed and beloved Pokko and the Drum, comes a “subtle, sweet” (Booklist, starred review) picture book about rules. And sharing. And an epic game of tic-tac-toe.

Aggie is very excited to live on her own—until she finds out her new house is haunted. But no fear, the situation is nothing that can’t be fixed with a carefully considered list of rules: No haunting after dark. No stealing socks. No eating all the food.

But the ghost doesn’t like playing by the rules and challenges Aggie to an epic game of tic-tac-toe—winner gets the house.

About the author

Matthew Forsythe is an award-winning comic book artist and illustrator. His first children's book, My Name Is Elizabeth! by Annika Dunklee, was a named a 2011 New York Times Notable Children's Book. His illustrations have appeared in many publications including the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. He lives in Los Angeles where he is the Lead Designer on the animated series, Adventure Time on the Cartoon Network. Visit him at comingupforair.net.Matthew Forsythe is an award-winning comic book artist and illustrator. His first children's book, My Name Is Elizabeth! by Annika Dunklee, was a named a 2011 New York Times Notable Children's Book. His illustrations have appeared in many publications including the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. He lives in Los Angeles where he is the Lead Designer on the animated series, Adventure Time on the Cartoon Network. Visit him at comingupforair.net.

Product details

• Authors: Matthew Forsythe, Forsythe Matthew
• Assisted by: Matthew Forsythe (Illustration), Forsythe Matthew (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.08.2025
• EAN: 9781534478206
• ISBN: 978-1-5344-7820-6
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 216 mm x 279 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 574 g
• Illustrations: f-c special uncoated (jkt: no spfx, press varnish on front, gloss lam on back)
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience, JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Halloween, Children’s picture books, Picture books, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Humour and jokes