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Ghost boys  Cover Image Book Book

Ghost boys / Jewell Parker Rhodes.

Summary:

"After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a white police officer, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780316262286
  • ISBN: 0316262285
  • Physical Description: 214 pages ; 21 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2018.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes discussion questions.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-214).
Target Audience Note:
Middle School.
Subject: Till, Emmett, 1941-1955 > Fiction.
Till, Emmett, 1941-1955 > Juvenile fiction.
Till, Emmett 1941-1955 > Fiction.
Police shootings > Fiction.
Racism > Fiction.
Death > Fiction.
African Americans > Fiction.
Family life > Illinois > Chicago > Fiction.
Chicago (Ill.) > Fiction.
Police shootings > Juvenile fiction.
Racism > Juvenile fiction.
Death > Juvenile fiction.
African Americans > Juvenile fiction.
Families > Illinois > Chicago > Juvenile fiction.
Chicago (Ill.) > Juvenile fiction.
JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / United States / 20th Century.
JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / United States / African American.
JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism.
JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Violence.
Police shootings > Fiction.
Family life > Illinois > Chicago > Fiction.
Racism > Fiction.
Death > Fiction.
African Americans > Fiction.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Skagit Evergreen Libraries.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Upper Skagit Library District. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Upper Skagit Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Upper Skagit Library RHO 1016798 Juvenile Fiction Available -
Burlington Public Library J RHODES 39851001392324 Children's Chapter Books Available -


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