Ghost is a young adult novel by Jason Reynolds, published August 30, 2016 by Atheneum Books. It is the first book of Reynold's Track series, followed by Patina (2017), Sunny (2018), and Lu (2018). Ghost was a New York Times best seller and National Book Award for Young People's Literature finalist. [1] [2]

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 Track series from Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award–winning author Jason Reynolds.

Aug 30, 2016 · A total delight from start to finish, Ghost is a deceptively simple story about 13-year-old urban black kid Castle Crenshaw, aka “Ghost.” One day while killing time in the park, he stumbles upon a track practice and ends up racing one of …

Aug 29, 2017 · 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 Trackseries from Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award–winning author Jason Reynolds. Ghost. Lu. Patina. Sunny.

Aug 30, 2016 · Four kids from wildly different backgrounds with personalities that are explosive when they clash. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track...

Ghost follows Castle Crenshaw, a young man who finds community and purpose on the track team after experiencing trauma. The novel discusses themes like Teamwork and Belonging, Overcoming Childhood Trauma, and You Can’t Escape Yourself. Get access to this full Study Guide and much more!

In Ghost, Jason Reynolds introduces readers to Castle Cranshaw, known as Ghost, who harbors dreams of becoming the fastest sprinter on his middle school track team. However, the scars of his traumatic past weigh heavily on him, holding him back from reaching his full potential.

Four kids from wildly different backgrounds with personalities that are explosive when they clash. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team—a team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics if they can get their acts together.

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 a brand-new series from Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award-winning author Jason Reynolds.