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Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes

1 review

bookishcb_21's review

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!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, and Racism