Rhodes, Jewell Parker
Ghost Boys
- ISBN 13:
- 9781510104396
- author:
- Rhodes, Jewell Parker
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Orion Children's Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 18.7 x 13 x 1.8 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Children's, Fiction, Social Situations,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jerome doesn't get into trouble. He goes to school, does his homework, and takes care of his little sister. But then, something tragic happens. A police officer mistakes his toy gun for a real threat, and Jerome is shot. As a ghost, Jerome watches his family try to cope with his death. He begins to notice other ghost boys, each with their own story. Jerome starts to understand what really happened to him, and to the other ghost boys. Their stories are all connected, and Jerome is determined to uncover the truth. This poignant and gripping story explores the complexities of race and racism in today's world, through the eyes of a young boy who was killed by a police officer. It's a powerful and thought-provoking book that will make you think about the world we live in.
Related Products
Related Products
Ghost Boy
Martin Pistorius
The Boy Who Cried Ghost
Eagleton, Ian
Ghosted
Barr, Emily
GHOSTED
ASHWORTH, JENN
The Ghost
Robert Harris