Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

Ghost, by Jason Reynolds

10 reviews

pointeshoebookworm's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Domestic abuse, and Bullying

missrosymaplemoth's review against another edition

4.5

What a great read! I listened to the audiobook and was thoroughly entertained by the reader. A powerful story about a boy who has experienced trauma trying to cope with that (and childhood in general) and come out stronger. I related to Ghost’s experience with bullying. I loved the character of Coach. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Bullying

krystaltyong's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad tense 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Death of parent, Death, Gun violence, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Chronic illness

reading_ladies_blog's review against another edition

inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Gun violence, and Toxic relationship

missjenthelibrarian's review against another edition

challenging funny hopeful inspiring tense medium-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Bullying and Gun violence

Minor: Drug use

chaya77's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0

This book was so cute I read it very quickly and I want to continue reading the rest of the series.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Violence, and Grief

Minor: Bullying and Body shaming

Don’t read this book if gun violence/domestic abuse and heavy drug usage triggers you.

tyra_the_turtle's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective medium-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Bullying

amelew's review against another edition

emotional inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Gun violence

araeofbooks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Ahhh, this book! I love this book. I want to recommend it to every kid. It’s short and sweet and perfect for lower middle graders. Castle Cranshaw (aka Ghost) doesn’t have an easy life. He struggles with past trauma involving his father and violence, he gets teased at school because of the clothes he wears and the neighborhood he lives in, but he finds purpose and friendship when he sort of accidentally joins a track team. 

I loved this found family story. I think it’s a great one to introduce compassion, complex friendships, and difficult family issues to kids in a gentle way. I want more time with the characters on this track team so I can’t wait to pick up the next in the series. 

 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Violence

rainbowsnorlax's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Gun violence and Bullying