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Ghost Boys

by Jewell Parker Rhodes

A police officer mistakes Jerome’s toy gun for a real gun and shoots him and kills him. Jerome’s ghost tries to cope with his death and notices other ghost boys who each have their own story.

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