Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes (English) Paperback Book

Description: Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a white police officer, drawing connections with real-life history, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A New York Times BestsellerThis was one of my most anticipated 2018 books and I was not disappointed. A must read." -Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Givetender, timely ... surprising and hopeful - ObserverA heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a white police officer, drawing connections with real-life, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes.ALIVETwelve-year-old Jerome doesnt get into trouble. He goes to school. He does his homework. He takes care of his little sister. Then Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat.DEADAs a ghost, watching his family trying to cope with his death, Jerome begins to notice other ghost boys. Each boy has a story and they all have something in common...Bit by bit, Jerome begins to understand what really happened - not just to him, but to all of the ghost boys.A poignant and gripping story about how children and families face the complexities of race and racism in todays world. Notes A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black child killed by a white police officer, achieving poignancy in its depiction of how families face the complexities of race in todays world. Author Biography Jewell Parker Rhodes grew up in Pennsylvania. She is a best-selling author of adult and childrens books, a Coretta Scott King Honour award-winner, and a professor of creative writing at Arizona State University. She currently lives in Seattle. Review This was one of my most anticipated 2018 books and I was not disappointed. A must read. - Angie Thomas, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give Long Description A New York Times Bestseller This was one of my most anticipated 2018 books and I was not disappointed. A must read." -Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give tender, timely ... surprising and hopeful - Observer A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a white police officer, drawing connections with real-life, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes. ALIVE Twelve-year-old Jerome doesnt get into trouble. He goes to school. He does his homework. He takes care of his little sister. Then Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. DEAD As a ghost, watching his family trying to cope with his death, Jerome begins to notice other ghost boys. Each boy has a story and they all have something in common...Bit by bit, Jerome begins to understand what really happened - not just to him, but to all of the ghost boys. A poignant and gripping story about how children and families face the complexities of race and racism in todays world. Review Quote This was one of my most anticipated 2018 books and I was not disappointed. A must read. - Angie Thomas, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give Promotional "Headline" A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a white police officer, drawing connections with real-life history, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes. Details ISBN1510104399 Author Jewell Parker Rhodes Publisher Hachette Childrens Group Year 2018 ISBN-10 1510104399 ISBN-13 9781510104396 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-04-19 Media Book Imprint Orion Childrens Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 224 Language English DEWEY 813.6 UK Release Date 2018-04-19 Series Black Stories Matter Audience Age 12-15 Audience Childrens (6-12) AU Release Date 2018-04-23 NZ Release Date 2018-04-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123637719;

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