![]() ![]() Reynolds sets up this series so well with a good balance of internal and external conflict, teasing you with the interesting lives of these sequel novels that are all equally as compelling and addictive. The focus on track and competition will have strong appeal for athletes who enjoy the thrill of winning, losing, and self-imposed expectations. Jason Reynolds new book follows a 15-year-old who must make a crucial decision after the murder of his brother, all in the time it takes for an elevator to travel 60 seconds to the ground floor. Ghost wants to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle school track team, but his past is slowing him down in this first electrifying novel of the acclaimed. Ghost makes bad decisions, but he isn’t a bad kid, an important and complicated nuance. Ghost is a quick read that is perfectly paced, featuring dynamic, real-life conflict that feels fully developed but not over-wrought or childish. ![]() ![]() Can Ghost harness his raw talent for speed and meld with the team, or will his past finally catch up to him?” – Goodreads Thing is, Ghost has something else: a lot of anger, and a past that he is trying to outrun. But when Ghost impulsively challenges an elite sprinter to a race - and wins - the Olympic medalist track coach sees he has something: crazy natural talent. down in this first electrifying novel of a brand-new series from Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Awardwinning author Jason Reynolds.Ghost. That’s all that Ghost (real name Castle Cranshaw) has ever known. ![]()
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