Ghost by Jason Reynolds

192 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction middle grade sports young adult emotional hopeful fast-paced

Description

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 of the acclaimed Track series from Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award–winning author Jason Reynolds....

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,383 reviews

Moods

hopeful 71%
inspiring 66%
emotional 63%
funny 39%
reflective 28%
lighthearted 27%
sad 14%
adventurous 10%
tense 9%
challenging 8%
dark 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 26%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.21

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