Ghost — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
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 in a new 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.
Ghost has a crazy natural talent, but no formal training. If he can stay on track, literally and figuratively, he could be the best sprinter in the city. 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 blew his own shot at success, and who is determined to keep other kids from blowing theirs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ghost appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes two major incidents of violence: a shooting where no one is hurt and a fight between two boys. These incidents are described as not gory or excessive. No scary content detected in the search results. The book's themes center around personal challenges rather than horror or fear.
Does Ghost have violence?
The book includes two major incidents of violence: a shooting where no one is hurt and a fight between two boys. These incidents are described as not gory or excessive.
Does Ghost have scary content?
No scary content detected in the search results. The book's themes center around personal challenges rather than horror or fear.
Does Ghost have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the narrative of the book. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.
Does Ghost have racial/cultural content?
The narrative addresses themes of racism and class disparity, depicting the protagonist's experiences as a young Black boy dealing with trauma and societal challenges. The characters are described as Black by default, highlighting their racial identity.
Does Ghost have profanity?
No profanity detected in the search results. The content does not indicate any use of strong language.
Does Ghost have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results. The content does not address environmental issues or activism.
Does Ghost have sexual identity?
No sexual content detected in the search results. The narrative focuses on themes of personal growth and overcoming challenges.
Does Ghost have gender roles?
No explicit gender roles detected in the search results. The narrative does not focus on traditional or modern gender roles.
Does Ghost have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results. The references focus on the book's themes of bullying, abuse, and personal growth without mentioning LGBTQ+ content.
