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Ghost Boys: The Graphic Novel

By Jewell Parker Rhodes
Illustrators Illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey Edition

Hardcover edition

Publisher Hachette Book Group Imprint Little, Brown BFYR ISBN

9780316279796

Ghost Boys: The Graphic Novel

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Crime: Against Children,Crime: Hate Crimes,Violence: Death,Violence: Gun Violence

Experience Jewell Parker Rhodes's award-winning storytelling in this tender yet visceral graphic novel adaptation of her New York Times bestselling novel, with poignant illustrations by Setor Fiadzigbey.



Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation that is unleashed on his family and community in the wake of this unjust and brutal killing.



Soon Jerome meets another ghost: Emmett Till, a boy from a very different time but similar circumstances. Emmett helps Jerome process what has happened, on a journey toward recognizing how historical racism may have led to the events that ended his life. Jerome also meets Sarah, the daughter of the police officer who shot him, as she grapples with her father's actions.



Now gorgeously a graphic novel with gripping artwork from Black Panther illustrator Setor Fiadzigbey, Ghost Boys once again deftly explores the historical and sociopolitical layers involved in how children and families face the complexities of today’s world—and how one boy, in particular, comes to understand American Blackness in the aftermath of his own death.



Full-color digital illustrations.
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Graphic Novels Middle (Grades 5-8)

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Graphic Novels Middle (Grades 5-8)

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This collection features graphic novels that combine striking visuals with layered, narrative-driven storytelling. Selections span a range of genres and tones, offering immersive stories that invite reflection alongside entertainment, with space for more complex themes and emotional depth. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.

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Fiction, Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Reluctant Readers, High-Interest

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