--- product_id: 148005356 title: "Ghost Boys" price: "EC$36" currency: XCD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://grenada.desertcart.com/products/148005356-ghost-boys store_origin: GD region: Grenada --- # Ghost Boys **Price:** EC$36 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ghost Boys - **How much does it cost?** EC$36 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [grenada.desertcart.com](https://grenada.desertcart.com/products/148005356-ghost-boys) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A New York Times bestseller! A heartbreaking and powerful novel about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes. Only the living can make the world better. Live and make it better. Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation that's been unleashed on his family and community in the wake of what they see as an unjust and brutal killing. Soon Jerome meets another ghost: Emmett Till, a boy from a very different time but similar circumstances. Emmett helps Jerome process what has happened, on a journey towards recognizing how historical racism may have led to the events that ended his life. Jerome also meets Sarah, the daughter of the police officer, who grapples with her father's actions. Once again Jewell Parker Rhodes deftly weaves historical and socio-political layers into a gripping and poignant story about how children and families face the complexities of today's world, and how one boy grows to understand American blackness in the aftermath of his own death. Review: Great Read! - One of the best books ever. Seeing racism from a different perspective. Review: Great for elementary kids—perfect to explain the current protests - I read this to my 7th graders during the quarantine during an optional Google meet. The kids generally liked it, however it is more catered to 4th-5th graders (not surprised—I took it off the elementary approved reading list). My district has it approved for 4th graders. It’s the only book I have encountered that addresses prejudice and police brutality for that age group. The characters are not complex and the story is rather simple. It’s a very at-the-surface story. You aren’t going to get the characterization of, say, The Outsiders. You aren’t going to get the twists and turns of the Westing Game. You aren’t going to get the harsh realities of a Walter Dean Myers book. But it does the job and kids will like it. I should warn you, however, that there is a page that mentions Emmitt Till’s body after his murder. His mother famously and bravely had a glass casket so the world “could see what they did” to him. It mentions the character doing a Google image search to see a picture of his body. When I learned about Till in 10th grade—it was troubling even for me. I suggest searching it for your child first, and then deciding if they can handle it. I’m sure there are 10-year-olds who can handle it, there are some who will have nightmares. It will leave a huge impact, though. If your child reads this book, I suggest reading it with them so you can have a discussion with them. I didn’t have to do that with my 7th graders (they understand prejudice at their age), but a ten-year-old might not. The value of the book is lost if a child isn’t able to process the message. I also suggest you do some extra research with your child on Emmitt Till. It’s worth it. If you have an older child, I would suggest having them read Mississippi Trial, 1955 (about Emmitt Till) to see a perspective on hate crimes, or Monster by Walter Dean Myers to see a perspective of prejudice and injustice against Black teenage boys rather than this book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #17,806 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #23 in Children's Books on Prejudice & Racism #25 in Children's Books on Violence #42 in Children's 1900s American Historical Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 6,089 Reviews | ## Images ![Ghost Boys - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81W2PlchPTL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Read! *by T***N on June 11, 2026* One of the best books ever. Seeing racism from a different perspective. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for elementary kids—perfect to explain the current protests *by S***G on June 14, 2020* I read this to my 7th graders during the quarantine during an optional Google meet. The kids generally liked it, however it is more catered to 4th-5th graders (not surprised—I took it off the elementary approved reading list). My district has it approved for 4th graders. It’s the only book I have encountered that addresses prejudice and police brutality for that age group. The characters are not complex and the story is rather simple. It’s a very at-the-surface story. You aren’t going to get the characterization of, say, The Outsiders. You aren’t going to get the twists and turns of the Westing Game. You aren’t going to get the harsh realities of a Walter Dean Myers book. But it does the job and kids will like it. I should warn you, however, that there is a page that mentions Emmitt Till’s body after his murder. His mother famously and bravely had a glass casket so the world “could see what they did” to him. It mentions the character doing a Google image search to see a picture of his body. When I learned about Till in 10th grade—it was troubling even for me. I suggest searching it for your child first, and then deciding if they can handle it. I’m sure there are 10-year-olds who can handle it, there are some who will have nightmares. It will leave a huge impact, though. If your child reads this book, I suggest reading it with them so you can have a discussion with them. I didn’t have to do that with my 7th graders (they understand prejudice at their age), but a ten-year-old might not. The value of the book is lost if a child isn’t able to process the message. I also suggest you do some extra research with your child on Emmitt Till. It’s worth it. If you have an older child, I would suggest having them read Mississippi Trial, 1955 (about Emmitt Till) to see a perspective on hate crimes, or Monster by Walter Dean Myers to see a perspective of prejudice and injustice against Black teenage boys rather than this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality reading material *by C***C on June 27, 2026* This was approved by my son's teacher. I purchased this and had it approved for my son to make a book report on. My son's 6th grade teacher actually said this was a very good book ## Frequently Bought Together - Ghost Boys - The Crossover: A Newbery Award Winner (The Crossover Series) - Ghost (1) (Track) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://grenada.desertcart.com/products/148005356-ghost-boys](https://grenada.desertcart.com/products/148005356-ghost-boys) --- *Product available on Desertcart Grenada* *Store origin: GD* *Last updated: 2026-11-01*