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Ghost Boys parent’s guide: what’s inside
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A note for parents
Ghost Boys addresses the serious real-world issue of police brutality and racism through the supernatural story of a Black boy who is shot and becomes a ghost. The book is emotionally heavy with themes of grief, death, and systemic injustice, but it handles these topics thoughtfully and age-appropriately for upper middle-grade readers. The story emphasizes empathy, understanding, and breaking cycles of prejudice, making it valuable for discussions about difficult social issues. While sad and reflective, the book offers meaning and hope rather than despair.
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"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"-- "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"--
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- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- A mix driven
- Diverse Characters
- Character driven
- Not Diverse Characters
- emotional
- sad
- reflective
- dark
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
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ISBN 9780316262255