Ghost Boys
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Book Overview
A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes. Only the living can make the world better. Live and make it better. Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation that's been unleashed on his family and community in the wake...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0316262269
ISBN13:9780316262262
Release Date:September 2019
Publisher:Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Length:240 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.3" x 7.6"
Age Range:9 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 7
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Ghost Boys
Published by Mrs. M , 1 year ago
A child's point of view on racial bias and prejudice. When Jerome is shot and killed by a white police officer (not a spoiler), he has to figure out why his ghost is still on earth. He watches his family and friends mourn and start to be happy again after his passing. He makes a very unlikely friend in the afterlife, who helps him discover his purpose. While I was reading this book, I could think of several students to recommend it to.
Must have book!
Published by Belinda , 2 years ago
Kids, parents, and grandparents should read this book and talk about the story. Excellent book.
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