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Poignant, smart look at track star running from his past.
Lo que las familias necesitan saber
¿Por qué para niños de 10 en adelante?
¿Algún contenido positivo?
Dónde lo puedes leer
¿De qué trata la historia?
GHOST is Castle Cranshaw's new nickname -- he gave it to himself and it sticks when he challenges a track team's best sprinter to a race. Running is as easy for him as breathing, probably because he's been doing it all his life. An emerging track star with a past, Ghost has to figure out why he runs -- is it toward what his life could be or away from his past? Luckily, he has new friends on the team, his coach, and even his mom to help him figure it all out.
¿Vale la pena?
Another poignant, engaging, exciting novel that combines middle school, sports, and life lessons from Coretta Scott King Honor author Jason Reynolds. Ghost is the kind of story readers carve out time for because they won't want to put it down. Students and parents alike will easily identify with Castle as he navigates middle school with heavy adult concerns on his shoulders. Even though he comes across as tough, Castle is highly observant and sensitive to the personalities and circumstances around him, which can lead to him becoming overwhelmed by situations he faces throughout the book. His learning how to focus and channel those emotions is a large part of what makes the story successful.
Two things that stand out in addition to Castle's wit and acute understanding of human nature: the multiple opportunities he has for mentorship and the positive peer pressure he gets from all sides as he moves to outrun his anger and the ghosts of his past. This makes the relationships and story that much more dynamic and rich.
Las familias pueden hablar sobre ...
Families can talk about how in Ghost the main character publicly apologizes for a crime, even though it's hard. Can you think of any recent media stories where athletes had to apologize for making poor decisions? What made them feel genuine or staged? What are the elements of a real apology?
At first Ghost and his teammates compete with animosity, but once they bond, they learn to root for one another. How do you display good sportsmanship?
Outside of family, who's your favorite adult to go to for guidance and a listening ear?
Detalles Libro
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- Género : Contemporary Fiction
- Temas : School ( Middle School )
- Tipo de libro : De ficción
- Editorial : Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
- Fecha de publicación : Agosto 30, 2016
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 10 - 18
- Número de páginas : 192
- Disponible en : Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Última actualización : Septiembre 30, 2025
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