Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Ghost Boys

Jewell Parker Rhodes

224 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction middle grade young adult emotional sad fast-paced

Description

A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes. Only the living can make the world better. Live and make it better. Twelve-year...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,959 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 76%
reflective 58%
challenging 43%
informative 39%
dark 32%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 21%
tense 19%
adventurous 2%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 31%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 40% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.38

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