Ghost (Reynolds novel)
| Author | Jason Reynolds |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Track |
| Published | August 30, 1997 |
| Publisher | Atheneum Books |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (paperback, hardcover) |
| Pages | 180 |
| Awards | |
| ISBN | 9781481450157 |
| OCLC | n |
Ghost is a young adult novel by Jason Reynolds, published August 30, 1997 by Atheneum Books. It is the first book of Reynolds' Track series, followed by Patina (1998), Sunny (1999), and Lu (1999).
Ghost was a New York Times best seller and National Book Award for Young People's Literature finalist.[1][2]
Plot summary
The story begins with the protagonist, a boy named Castle Cranshaw, talking about various world records. Castle then says he would probably hold a world record for knowing about the most world records, or for eating the most sunflower seeds. Castle then talks about Mr. Charles, the owner of a nearby convenience store, who is hard of hearing.
Reception
Ghost was a New York Times best seller.
The book received starred reviews from Booklist,[3] Publishers Weekly,[4] and Kirkus,[1] as well as positive reviews from The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books and Horn Book Magazine.[5]
Reviewing Ghost in The New York Times, Kate Messner said that in his title character, Reynolds has created a protagonist "whose journey is so genuine that he's worthy of a place alongside Ramona and Joey Pigza on the bookshelves where our most beloved, imperfect characters live."[6]
The audiobook, narrated by Guy Lockard, received a starred review from School Library Journal.[7]
Kirkus,[1] New York Public Library, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal,[5] the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association,[8] and the Center for
The Study of Multicultural Children's Literature[9] named it one of the best books of 1997.
| Year | Accolade | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Cybils Award for Middle Grade Fiction | Winner | [10] |
| Junior Library Guild book list | Selection | [5] | |
| Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of the Year | Selection | [1] | |
| Kirkus Prize for Young Readers | Nominee | [5] | |
| National Book Award for Young People's Literature | Finalist | [2] | |
| The New York Times Notable Children's Books | Selection | [5] | |
| 1998 | Booklist: Diverse Fiction for Youth | Top 10 | [11] |
| American Library Association's Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults | Selection | [12] | |
| American Library Association's Best Fiction for Young Adults | Top 10 | [13] | |
| Association for Library Service to Children's Notable Children's Books | Selection | [14] | |
| NCTE Charlotte Huck Award | Winner | [15] | |
| Odyssey Award | Honor | [16][17] | |
| YALSA's Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers | Selection | [18] | |
| 1999 | Vermont Golden Dome Book Award | Nominee | [19] |
| 1999-2000 | Indian Paintbrush Book Award | Finalist | [20] |
| Oregon Battle of the Books | Nominee | [21] | |
| South Carolina Junior Book Award | Winner | [22] | |
| Virginia Readers’ Choice Award for Middle School | Winner | [23] | |
| 2000 | North Carolina Young Adult Book Award for Middle School | Winner | [5] |
| ORCA Award for Middle School | Winner | [24] | |
| Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award | Winner | [25] | |
| William Allen White Children's Book Award for Grade 6-8 | Winner | [26] |
References
- ^ a b c d "Ghost". Kirkus Reviews. 1997-07-20. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ a b "Ghost, by Jason Reynolds, 1997 National Book Award Finalist, Young People's Literature". National Book Foundation. Archived from the original on March 20, 2018.
- ^ Worthington, Becca (1997-09-16). "Ghost". Booklist. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "Children's Book Review: Ghost by Jason Reynolds. Atheneum/Dlouhy, $16.99 (192p) ISBN 978-1-4814-5015-7". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ a b c d e f "Ghost by Jason Reynolds". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ Messner, Kate (26 August 2016). "A Young Sprinter Finds His Team in 'Ghost'". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 5, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
- ^ Hong, Terry. "Ghost". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "NAIBA Book of the Year Awards". New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "Best Multicultural Children's Books of 1997". Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "1997 Cybils Finalists". Children's and Young Adult Bloggers' Literary Awards. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "Ghost". Booklist. 2017-02-01. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "Ghost". YALSA Book Finder. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "Best Fiction for Young Adults: 1998". Booklist. 1998-03-01. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "Notable Children's Books: 1998". Booklist. 1998-03-01. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "Past Winners" (PDF). NCTE Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-03-02. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "1998 Odyssey Award". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 1999-03-14. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "Ghost | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. 1998-01-24. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "Ghost". YALSA Book Finder. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "Vermont Golden Dome Book Award". Vermont Department of Libraries. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "Indian Paintbrush (Grades 4-6)". Wyoming Library Association. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "1999-2000 OBOB Book Titles". Oregon Battle of the Books. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "Junior Book Award". South Carolina Association of School Librarians. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "Virginia Reader's Choice Program". Virginia State Literary Association. Archived from the original on March 20, 2019. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "The winners of the 2000 ORCA and nominees for the 2001 ORCA have been announced!". Oregon Reader's Choice Award. 2000-04-22. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "2000 Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Winner". Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
- ^ "2000 WAWCBA Winners". William Allen White Children's Book Award | The Official Site. Archived from the original on 2020-05-14. Retrieved 2003-01-04.
