If your kids are looking for books like Ghost by Jason Reynolds, these books are sure to steal the show. including Ghost (2016) and two more books in what became his New York Times best-selling Track series, Patina (2017) and Sunny (2018) As Brave As You. Track series from Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Awardwinning author Jason Reynolds. You’ll meet Black boys exploring a new passion and trying to escape personal anger and family issues while leaning on their communities. I remember giving it five stars myself when I read it in 2019.įor this list, I’ve chosen books featuring similar themes. When he was in fourth grade, his alcoholic father shot a pistol at him and his mom.
Plot Summary Seventh-grader Castle Ghost Cranshaw hasn’t had an easy life. It is the first book in the Track series. If you read the Goodreads reviews for this book, you’ll see why readers adored it. Ghost by Jason Reynolds has been reviewed by Focus on the Family’s marriage and parenting magazine.
Today’s pick is Ghost by Jason Reynolds, a beloved middle grade book about a young track runner trying to outrun his past but finding community instead. Ghost by Jason Reynolds has been reviewed by Focus on the Family’s marriage and parenting magazine. The novel presents the story of a 7th grader named Ghost who struggles with a traumatic past and copes through runningboth literally and figuratively. Recommending readalikes can be a tricky process, but I enjoy the process of finding similar threads running through even books that appear different on the surface. Running on relatable themes and unique motifs, Ghost, by Jason Reynolds, is a surefire way to engage your students through a contemporary text. So you read Jason Reynold’s popular book (or the companion titles) and loved it - now you’re on the hunt for books like Ghost? Welcome!
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