A review by themartinmama
Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes

dark informative reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

My 5th graders class read this book and I am glad they are tackling this material in a largely white town but the ending bothered me and I am quoting another review on why, "Putting the onus on a child to forgive anyone who has mistreated them to any degree similar to Jerome’s is dangerous not to mention disgusting.” from https://colorfulbookreviews.wordpress.com/2022/08/19/review-ghost-boys/