Ghost by Jason Reynolds
Track
The book tells the story of a young boy named Castle Cranshaw, who is trying to escape his troubled past. He discovers his talent for sprinting when he joins a local track team. The coach becomes a mentor to him, and his teammates become his friends. As he trains for the Junior Olympics, he learns about discipline, teamwork, and dealing with his past. The book tackles themes of trauma, redemption, and the power of sports.
The 10547th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 192
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
-
(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 755th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The Great American Read (PBS)