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tahsintries's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Racism, and Police brutality
aimzthereader's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-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? No
5.0
A quick but important read. A sad and interesting take on black kids being shot by cops. What really infuriates me is that this happens and that action and change doesn’t take place in our society until someone does. A person shouldn’t have to die in order for us to take notice and make changes. This book really drove that home to me.
Jerome is a young black kid who was just playing in the park, yes he had a toy gun, but he got shot by the cops in the back without any warning whatsoever. He is now a ghost and he is trying to understand his death , best witness, and figure out some key thin. It goes between him as a ghost and his final day alive. Other ghosts of you g black boys tht were killed are also there. A lot of important things are said in this book . It really reminded me though tht I’m not doing enough.
Jerome is a young black kid who was just playing in the park, yes he had a toy gun, but he got shot by the cops in the back without any warning whatsoever. He is now a ghost and he is trying to understand his death , best witness, and figure out some key thin. It goes between him as a ghost and his final day alive. Other ghosts of you g black boys tht were killed are also there. A lot of important things are said in this book . It really reminded me though tht I’m not doing enough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Racism
Moderate: Gun violence and Police brutality
bookishcb_21's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was a very powerful read!! It brought together two boys (of different times) who died too young, and the change that they bring to the living. The final words from Jerome were so emotional and moving - I 100% recommended this!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racism, Police brutality, and Murder
that_bookworm_guy's review against another edition
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
fast-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? Yes
5.0
This book is incredible and heart-breaking, because although the story of 12 year old Jerome is fiction, it isn't for many black boys.
The story is told between 2 time periods, during Jerome's life and after, when he is walking around with other ghost boys. As he watches as life continue around him.
Jerome meets another ghost boy, Emmett, who is a real boy who was killed during the 1950's. We hear his story and see that although 60+ years have passed, the same thing is still happening. Although this book is set in the US, racial injustice isn't just limited to there. This story is sadly true for other countries.
This book is middle-grade and one that will hopefully be read by parents, educators as well as children. I really like the fact that it had questions at the end of the book that can be used as a discussion point for kids.
'Only the living can make the world better. Live and make it better. Don't let me (or anyone else) Tell this tale again.'
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Police brutality, and Murder
beathebluebird's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Police brutality, and Murder
kristynpittman's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, and Police brutality
Minor: Bullying, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, and Grief
bibookworm's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
4/5 Stars. A heart wrenching story told from the point of view of a middle schooler killed by the police while playing with a toy gun. Jerome, as a ghost, watches his family as well as the officer’s family as a ghost and watched what unfolds after his death. Jerome is guided through all of this by the ghost of Emmet Till, who guides all the ghosts of black boys who died at the hands of racism. The writing is powerful and punches readers right in the gut, as it should.
Trigger Warnings: lynching, racism, gun violence, police brutality, and bullying
Trigger Warnings: lynching, racism, gun violence, police brutality, and bullying
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, and Police brutality
bookcaptivated's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Racism, and Police brutality
Minor: Bullying and Blood