Students and parents alike will easily identify with Castle as he navigates middle school with heavy adult concerns on his shoulders. Ghost is the kind of story readers carve out time for because they won't want to put it down. There's an audiobook version narrated by actor Guy Lockhart.Īnother poignant, engaging, exciting novel that combines middle school, sports, and life lessons from Coretta Scott King Honor author Jason Reynolds. The first of Reynolds' middle grade Track series, it includes themes of bullying and abuse, and parents should be ready to discuss alcoholism, nonviolent ways to stand up to bullying, pursuing things you're passionate about, and finding reliable mentors.There are two major incidents of violence (a shooting where no one's hurt, and a fight between two boys) but they're not gory or excessive. Parents need to know that Ghost, written by Coretta Scott King Honor author Jason Reynolds ( The Boy in the Black Suit) is a story about overcoming tragedy and finding where you belong. Another adult is discussed as having a drug abuse problem and selling their son's Olympic gold medal for drugs.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Adults are shown abusing alcohol, including one violent incident where a drunk man shoots his wife and son.
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