Ghost
By Jason Reynolds
- Release Date: 2016-08-30
- Genre: Sports in Young Adult Fiction
Description
A National Book Award Finalist for Young People’s Literature
Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read
Ghost wants to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle school track team, but his past is slowing him down in this first electrifying novel of the acclaimed Track series from Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award–winning author Jason Reynolds.
Ghost. Lu. Patina. Sunny. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds with personalities that are explosive when they clash. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team—a team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics if they can get their acts together. They all have a lot to lose, but they also have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves.
Running. That’s all Ghost (real name Castle Cranshaw) has ever known. But Ghost has been running for the wrong reasons—it all started with running away from his father, who, when Ghost was a very little boy, chased him and his mother through their apartment, then down the street, with a loaded gun, aiming to kill. Since then, Ghost has been the one causing problems—and running away from them—until he meets Coach, an ex-Olympic Medalist who sees something in Ghost: crazy natural talent. If Ghost can stay on track, literally and figuratively, he could be the best sprinter in the city. Can Ghost harness his raw talent for speed, or will his past finally catch up to him?
Reviews
Really good!!
5By yhgchggchhtIt is a really good book, it’s a little shorter than the other ones I read, but it shows lots of emotion. It shows lots of great things for kids getting older. But not just kids! This very much includes adult, with the suspense and emotion in it. It is a very emotional book, and I know a few people don’t like those types of books but even if you’re not a big fan of that, you would most likely still love it!It good
5By ham 6,000,0It goodGreat read!
4By BuckbeakrocksI really liked this book! Though I had to read it for school, I quickly fell in love with the characters and their interactions. When Ghost stole the shoes and then got in trouble for it my insides seriously cringed.5 star book!
5By elliewywI really loved this book and I’m sure you will too! If you like any sport then you like this one, chapter one got me interested with this book because it had some very interesting stuff so I kept reading. Hope you chose this book and hope you like it!!! 📔👻.Wow! I could not put it down!
5By LizSweetwaterThis made me remember being a teen and feeling so different. I wish I had Coach on my team! The elephant was funny! I’m white old and a woman but I fell Ghost. Love the book. Understand better now too. LizGHOST
5By Sl4rpyAmazing book!I . . . Loved it!!
5By *Insert nickname here OwO *You know what this book reminds me of? The stars beneath our feet ( its a great book too, go read it! ) I cannot believe you just left us there on that cliff hanger! >:( Good job Jason Reynolds ^^Great Book
5By robbygoldxGreat book highly recommend.Even
3By STUPID DUMB SCHOOLI had to do it for homework so it’s trash but it’s not as bad as every other trash book they give meGhost
5By XxbublegumXxThe best book in the world! I usually dislike reading but this book was so.good I wanted to read it, my favoriteAwesome
5By Sophia2924This book Is my favorite book it’s about a boy who suddenly becomes a track runner after he learns how to run after an accident with his dad. It has friendship and regret and a bunch of exciting scenes. I would recommend this book to people who don’t doesn’t like text heavy pages and enjoys it a good bookBest
5By MrFreshFijianThis book is cooldecent book 👌🏼
4By ~•karoline😌✨the beginning had me fascinated; pretty much the reason why i wanted to read it. it took me awhile to like the main part, though; cause it had been my first time reading something about track. the ending kind of made me disappointe cause it left us on a cliffhanger. overall, pretty decent book. good job, Jason 👏🏼👏🏼Ghost
2By Arnie from SienaFantastic book . Reminded me of my first days in track . Yes , track solved a lot of my problems when I was growing up . Inspirational . .. even to a old man like me . When does the movie come out?Great but...
4By Doggies are the bestThis was great book but the ending slightly ruined the book.Fortniteisthebest21
5By hghmhgkdytkThe book was greatAmazing book
5By yaseftvGreat book and great story this book will make you not want to put it down because it’s that good.Jacobi
5By iShootWhites-__-This book is good, but the ending ruins it, but like I said great book JasonGreat
5By Captain demandoAwesome book! I can just imagine being there with ghost it is a very exciting book
