Ghost Boys

Contributor(s): Rhodes, Jewell Parker (Author)

ISBN: 9780316262286

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Hardcover

$17.99

Pub Date: April 17, 2018

Dewey: FIC

LCCN: 2017019240

Lexile Code: 0360

Features: Bibliography, Price on Product

Target Age Group: 09 to 12

Physical Info: 0.90" H x 7.70" L x 5.50" W ( 0.65 lbs) 224 pages

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Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000194391 ( Ghost Boys)

Reading level: 3.00

Interest level: MG

Point value: 3.0

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a white police officer, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till in this heartbreaking and powerful story from the award-winning author of "Towers Falling."

Review Quotes: Praise for Ghost Boys:
A New York Times BestsellerAn IndieBound BestsellerThe #1 Kids' Indies Next PickA 2018 Nerdies List BookAn ALA 2019 Children's Notables List Pick

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