Ghost (Track)
Ghost is a candid coming of age story starring an endearing but imperfect character that will appeal to a wide variety of readers.
Ghost is a true joy to read, share, and celebrate the powerful messages. You?ll remember many of the passages long after reading. Ghost?s spot-on unique voice and amusing insights are surprising and always in character. This budding track star has a lot of societal strikes against him: poor, African-American male, a victim of violence, child of a single-parent household, and his father is in jail. It would be easy for him to give up and join a gang, but instead he discovers the power of teamwork and consequences for his poor choices. Ghost is an engaging and fully realized character and many kids will find something to relate to.
The supporting characters are also multi-dimensional, each with a story of their own. This begins with Coach. The benefits of hard work and practice are something Ghost would never realize without him. He is a strong figure who has something to offer his team and a willingness to stick with these kids.
The storytelling is endearing and diversity takes center stage. Author Jason Reynolds deserves a victory lap. We?ll sit back and anxiously await the next book in this track and field series.