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Ghost by Jason Reynolds

fiona_marie's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring sad

4.0

rosesread2's review against another edition

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inspiring lighthearted slow-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

3.5

emilyb_chicago's review

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5.0

This glimpse into the life of a young man is vivid and clear and bites with reality that is still the right level for your middle grader. I'm looking forward to hearing my 10 year old's views on this book when he picks it up.

I think about this young character and will continue to do so, I want so much for him. And that is the gift of Jason Reynolds.

nickscoby's review against another edition

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4.0

So fun! Definitely a great introduction to this series. Love Ghost and his storyline with Coach is very effective and well done. Look forward to reading the other books.

pizzaplantsandpages's review against another edition

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5.0

A simple story, but a good one. Loved it!

lawagener's review against another edition

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4.0

YA. Excellent. National Book Award finalist.

musicdebp's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.75

chuskeyreads's review against another edition

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5.0

Castle Cranshaw (who has nicknamed himself "Ghost") is a troubled kid with a rough past - father is in prison, mom works herself to death to make ends meet, and Ghost struggles to stay out of trouble. But the kid has a natural gift for running, and Coach sees his potential.

I have to say that I didn't expect this book to be this good because, well... it's about running. My motto is why run when you can walk. Heck, I don't even run after the ice cream truck. But, I'm glad I was wrong. It's a simple story, but it really hits all the feels. There were times I held back tears, and others I laughed very loudly. (I love books that make me laugh that hard!)

After stretching and warm-up, the sprinters spent the rest of the practice doing fearless, which sounds like fart licks. Funniest name ever. Fart . . . lick. HA!

That one really got me!

This is a heart-warming story that ANYONE would enjoy, especially reluctant readers (e.g., boys who hate reading).

iceangel32's review against another edition

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4.0

I will admit the story made a little more sence hearing the first one in the serires. They folw one starting were the other leaves off. I liked Ghost's story. His life seems the hardest of the gorup but there is more to go. We will see, looking forward to the next.

laureliz's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0