Interest Level: 5-8Reading Level: 3.0
Lexile: NR
Genre: Ghost Stories
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.
I chose to read this book because it is a 2020-2021 Oregon Battle of the Books book and a 2021 Oregon Readers' Choice Award nominee. As I mentioned in my review of "Front Desk", this book is a well-timed read due to the recent media focus on racial injustice. I highly recommend this book to middle school student to adults. It is a powerful read.
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