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When he and Marjorie are joined by ghost-enthusiast Eliza Duncan, the three friends band together in friendship, bravery, and all things paranormal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWendell 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204724392114,"sku":"9781637152317","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781637152317_e08f993d-10e2-415e-ad4a-ba96af38afc2.jpg?v=1786023228"},{"product_id":"9781620109748","title":"Sheets Deluxe Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe brand-new deluxe hardcover edition of Sheets features never-before-seen content from the beloved graphic novel from Brenna Thummler. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2018 Barnes \u0026amp; Noble Best Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2021 Amazon Teacher's Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Marjorie Glatt, being thirteen years old isn't quite the same as it is for everyone else. Responsible for running her family's laundromat while trying to survive middle school, Marjorie's daily struggles include persnickety customers, snippy classmates, agonizing swim lessons, and laundry... always, always laundry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWendell is a bit different, too. Wendell is a ghost. His daily struggles include Dead Youth support groups and unavoidable stains. But when he escapes from the Land of Ghosts and bumbles into Marjorie's laundromat--the perfect ghost playground--his attempts at fun and friendship begin to harm the family business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSheets is a powerful story about a young girl's perseverance, even when all the odds are stacked against her. It shows that forgiveness and second chances can result in unlikely friendships. Above all, it is an invitation into an unusual, haunted laundromat that brings family, friends, and--yes--sheets to life.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204868604082,"sku":"9781620109748","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781620109748_479c9f1b-5fbe-4f94-a587-16eab1f0ca6c.jpg?v=1786023611"},{"product_id":"9781620107881","title":"Delicates","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"An original exploration of what it means to be seen and accepted.\" — Kirkus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFollowing the events of the bestselling graphic novel, Sheets, Delicates brings Brenna Thummler’s beloved characters, artwork, and charm back to life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarjorie Glatt’s life hasn’t been the same ever since she discovered a group of ghosts hiding in her family’s laundromat. Wendell, who died young and now must wander Earth as a ghost with nothing more than a sheet for a body, soon became one of Marjorie’s only friends. But when Marjorie finally gets accepted by the popular kids at school, she begins to worry that if anyone learns about her secret ghost friends, she’ll be labeled as a freak who sees dead people. With Marjorie’s insistence on keeping Wendell’s ghost identity a secret from her new friends, Wendell begins to feel even more invisible than he already is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEliza Duncan feels invisible too. She’s an avid photographer, and her zealous interest in finding and photographing ghosts gets her labeled as “different” by all the other kids in school. Constantly feeling on the outside, Eliza begins to feel like a ghost herself. Marjorie must soon come to terms with the price she pays to be accepted by the popular kids. Is it worth losing her friend, Wendell? Is she partially to blame for the bullying Eliza endures?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelicates tells a powerful story about what it means to fit in, and those left on the outside. It shows what it’s like to feel invisible, and the importance of feeling seen. Above all, it is a story of asking for help when all seems dark, and bringing help and light to those who need it most.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204900487346,"sku":"9781620107881","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781620107881.jpg?v=1786034090"},{"product_id":"9781637154519","title":"The Sheets Collection Slipcase Box Set","description":"\u003cb\u003e“. . . 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Wendell, who died young and now must wander the earth with nothing more than a sheet for a body, soon became one of Marjorie’s only friends. But when Marjorie finally gets accepted by the popular kids at school, she worries that if they learn about her secret ghost friend, she’ll be labeled as a freak who sees dead people. With Marjorie’s insistence on keeping Wendell a secret from her new friends, he begins to feel even more invisible than he already is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEliza Duncan feels invisible, too. She’s an avid photographer, and her zealous interest in finding and photographing ghosts gets her labeled as different by all the other kids in school. Constantly on the outside, Eliza begins to feel like a ghost herself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s not long before Marjorie must confront the price she pays to be accepted by the popular kids–Is it worth losing her friend Wendell? 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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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSheets illustrates the determination of a young girl to fight, even when all parts of her world seem to be conspiring against her. 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