Ghost: The Track Series, book 1 — 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, 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?
Frequently asked questions
Is Ghost: The Track Series, book 1 appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains 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. The narrative includes a traumatic memory of the protagonist's father pulling a gun on him and his mother, which is presented as a past memory, making it less scary for the reader.
Does Ghost: The Track Series, book 1 have violence?
The book contains 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: The Track Series, book 1 have scary content?
The narrative includes a traumatic memory of the protagonist's father pulling a gun on him and his mother, which is presented as a past memory, making it less scary for the reader.
Does Ghost: The Track Series, book 1 have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the book's narrative.
Does Ghost: The Track Series, book 1 have racial/cultural content?
The book addresses themes of racism and poverty, portraying the protagonist's struggles with these issues as part of his journey. The characters are predominantly black, with a few white characters described as such.
Does Ghost: The Track Series, book 1 have profanity?
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Does Ghost: The Track Series, book 1 have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results.
Does Ghost: The Track Series, book 1 have sexual identity?
No sexual content detected in the search results.
Does Ghost: The Track Series, book 1 have gender roles?
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Does Ghost: The Track Series, book 1 have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results.
