1.56k reviews for:

Ghost Boys

Jewell Parker Rhodes

4.36 AVERAGE

danilatrice87's review against another edition

3.0

dark emotional tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

mmwiseheart's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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This book was written in an interesting format, alternating between life and death points of view. Even so, it was easy to follow and understand. The author does a wonderful job of making such a heavy but important topic accessible. I always find it difficult to say that I liked a book when the topic is something so terrible and tragic. However, I do like the book because it does shed light on systemic racism and prejudice in our society while also giving us hope for the future. 

embe94's review against another edition

5.0

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This was a fast-paced heart-wrenching book. It was a 5⭐️ read and one I’ll be recommending to everyone, even those who normally aren’t fans of middle grade. The first chapter, especially, got to me.

kiturak's review against another edition

4.25

emotional reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

jprisk724's review against another edition

4.0

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Powerful story.

cassiebee's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

elicp92's review against another edition

5.0

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Everybody should read this book!

mai_day's review against another edition

4.5

challenging emotional hopeful 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: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, Police brutality, Murder

phoebrose's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional informative reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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literally sat down to read the first chapter of this (teaching it to y8) and read the whole thing in one sitting.
Emotional, powerful and educational. I am excited to reach this! 

kemiadeleke's review against another edition

3.75

challenging emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No