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bibliobrandie's review against another edition
4.0
Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he is introduced to important historical figures (Emmett Till, Tamir Rice). Violence is portrayed both vividly and yet appropriately for middle grade. This book is haunting and important, a perfect book for discussion about police brutality and Black Lives Matter. It's one I will be thinking and talking about for a long time.
easyvisionary's review against another edition
4.0
This was pretty good. The ghost boys concept was clever and moving.
zoetennant's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
drridareads's review against another edition
5.0
Through discussion, awareness, and societal and civic action, I hope our youth will be able to dismantle personal and systemic racism.
I hope so too. Everything that is happening now has a profound affect and changes that.
This is a great book to educate young people on the matter.
The people that were responisble for killing Emmet Till were never charged. And he's also character in this book. He was a real person.
These are all real stories. And sadly it's still happening.
I hope so too. Everything that is happening now has a profound affect and changes that.
This is a great book to educate young people on the matter.
The people that were responisble for killing Emmet Till were never charged. And he's also character in this book. He was a real person.
These are all real stories. And sadly it's still happening.
deanne10's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
rjdenney's review against another edition
5.0
GHOST BOYS – 5 STARS
I already know this is going to be one of my favorite books of the year. This was such a moving and raw story and one of the first Middle-Grade books I’ve read that deals with police brutality. I really like how Jewell handled the story and made it to where children reading this would understand it. I hope more kids pick this one up. If you enjoyed The Hate U Give, pick this one up, you will not regret it. I also read this with the audiobook so I’d say to read both at the same time.
I already know this is going to be one of my favorite books of the year. This was such a moving and raw story and one of the first Middle-Grade books I’ve read that deals with police brutality. I really like how Jewell handled the story and made it to where children reading this would understand it. I hope more kids pick this one up. If you enjoyed The Hate U Give, pick this one up, you will not regret it. I also read this with the audiobook so I’d say to read both at the same time.
terri993's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
tophat8855's review against another edition
My oldest read it for school, so I figured I should read it before she has to return the book.
Ok finished. Definitely started crying on page one.
I was unsatisfied with Jerome telling Sarah that her dad made a mistake. Sure, he did, but you still have to be held accountable for your mistakes and he wasn't. And that goes for 99.99% of cops that have ever shot anybody. And the dad helping Sarah with her website at the end? Pittance.
But it's probably a good book for the middle grades to be reading. It's at their level and teaches some history and introduces important topics.
Ok finished. Definitely started crying on page one.
I was unsatisfied with Jerome telling Sarah that her dad made a mistake. Sure, he did, but you still have to be held accountable for your mistakes and he wasn't. And that goes for 99.99% of cops that have ever shot anybody. And the dad helping Sarah with her website at the end? Pittance.
But it's probably a good book for the middle grades to be reading. It's at their level and teaches some history and introduces important topics.