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Ghost Boys

by Jewell Parker Rhodes (2014)

About this book

"After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a white police officer, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till"--

Setting / LocationUnited States / Global
Story EraContemporary
Protagonist / CoreNotable Figure / Community

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