Book Club: Page Turners

Grades 7–9

This month's selection is Ghost by Jason Reynolds.

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. They all have a lot to lose, but they also have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves. Ghost has a crazy natural talent, but no formal training. If he can stay on track, literally and figuratively, he could be the best sprinter in the city. But Ghost has been running for the wrong reasons -- it all starting with running away from his father, who, when Ghost was a very little boy, chased him and his mother through their apartment, then down the street, with a loaded gun, aiming to kill. Since then, Ghost has been the one causing problems – and running away from them – until he meets Coach, an ex-Olympic Medalist who blew his own shot at success by using drugs, and who is determined to keep other kids from blowing their shots at life.

This club is for strong readers. We read a different book each month, discuss it and participate in a book-related activity where possible.

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Staff will contact you when your book is available.

Selections may be available in alternate formats. For details ask staff or visit our catalogue.

Registration for Fall Book Clubs begins Saturday, July 25 at 9:00 a.m.