Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2016
Ghost
By Jason Reynolds · Book #1 in the Track series
A young sprinter must outrun his past to achieve greatness on the track team.
National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (2016)Cybils Award (2016)Odyssey Honor (2017)
208 pages· 39,201 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 53,994 ratings
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Summary: Castle 'Ghost' Cranshaw dreams of being the fastest sprinter on his middle school track team, but his troubled past threatens to derail him. Haunted by memories of fleeing his violent father, Ghost struggles to channel his raw talent under the guidance of a former Olympic coach. As he races toward the Junior Olympics, Ghost must confront his fears and prove to himself that he can overcome his history. Will he find the strength to stay on track, or will his past catch up to him? Discover the electrifying journey of a boy running for more than just victory.
