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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018
Ghost Boys
A boy's ghost seeks justice and understanding after a tragic police shooting.
The E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2019)Golden Kite Honor (2019)Jane Addams Children's Book Award (2019)
214 pages· 20,182 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 34,128 ratings
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Jerome is killed by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a threat. As a ghost, he witnesses his family's grief and meets Emmett Till, another victim of racial violence. Together, they explore the roots of historical racism. Jerome also encounters Sarah, the officer's daughter, who struggles with her father's actions. This poignant tale weaves history and modern-day challenges, as Jerome learns about American blackness and the power of the living to create change.
