This book gives just one possible back story, allowing the reader to see life through the eyes of someone less fortunate.Īlternatively, in the right hands, this could be the book that inspires a young person to really persevere, work hard and to nurture their talents and pursue their interests.
And coach really goes the extra mile in his attempts to better Ghost, both as an athlete and as a person, but Ghost's past still haunts him. In Jason Reynold's portrayal of Castle Cranshaw (that's Ghost's real name) we see an impassioned plea for understanding and acceptance a cry for the world to empathise with those whose life circumstances might translate into misbehaviour. He starts off running when his dad tries to shoot him and his mum (parental discretion advised - this isn't revealed at first) but when a running coach eventually notices his speed and ability, running becomes something so much more: it becomes a motivation to attempt to curb his bad behaviour at school a distraction from the torments of a young, troubled life.
This is not just a book about sports, although it sure will appeal to sports fans.
It has garnered multiple rave reviews and mine won't be anything different. A National Book Award finalist for Young People’s Literature, and, in my opinion, a strong contender for the Newbery committee to consider.Ĭons: The last page…nooo! The sequel can’t come out soon enough.What's to be said about this book that hasn't already been said? 'Ghost' was published in the US back in 2016 but UK-based publishing house Knights Of have brought it to these shores, opening it up to a whole new audience. Sports fans will love this, but so will anyone who enjoys rooting for a likeable underdog. Pros: Castle’s voice tells his story in a strong voice with plenty of humor and wry insights into his situation. It’s one step back for every two steps forward Castle takes, but by the last chapter, it looks like Ghost has found his place on the team. He gets a place on the team, a new nickname, “Ghost”, and a coach who grew up in the same neighborhood Castle did and understands his anger. When he stumbles upon a middle school track practice and ends up beating one of the fastest sprinters, his life begins to change. And he has a lot of anger inside that sometimes pushes him to do things he later regrets. He refuses to sleep in his bedroom, opting instead for a pile of blankets on the living room floor, while his mom dozes on the couch. He doesn’t like to go home after school to an empty house. That was three years ago, but Castle hasn’t gotten over it.
They ran fast enough to get away, and his father went to jail. Summary: Castle Crenshaw learned to run fast the night his dad got drunk and fired a gun at him and his mom. Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
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