Ghost Boys

by Jewell Parker Rhodes

ALIVE
Jerome is twelve. He follows the rules, looks after his little sister, and stays out of trouble. But one day, a police officer mistakes his toy gun for a real one—and Jerome is shot.

DEAD
Now a ghost, Jerome watches as his family grieves. But he’s not alone—other ghost boys begin to appear, each with a story like his.
As Jerome listens and learns, he starts to piece together the truth—not only about his own death, but about a much larger, heartbreaking pattern.

Themes

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  • Community
  • Prejudice
  • Death
  • African American
  • Social Issues
  • Family
  • Police
  • Hispanic Traditions
  • Law-breaking
  • Justice
  • Power
  • Identity
  • Facing Your Fears
  • Guns