Ghost

I enjoyed this short Great Stone Face nominee for 2017-18.  Written by Jason Reynolds, we meet Castle, also known as Ghost.  I found him to be a refreshing and unique character.  He is in middle school, growing up on the tough side of town and living with his mom after a violent episode with his dad.  He constantly gets into trouble at school, until he discovers Track as a sport, and a coach who helps him become a responsible kid who can stay out of trouble.  I did find several topics a bit mature for my students, including the domestic violence and drug use.  I will not be carrying this book on my shelves.