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Questions and Answers
Who was the author of Ghost?
Who was the author of Ghost?
Jason Reynolds
What does Ghost buy at the Country shop 5 days a week?
What does Ghost buy at the Country shop 5 days a week?
Sunflower seeds
Who owns the country store?
Who owns the country store?
Mr. Charles
What is the problem with Mr. Charles?
What is the problem with Mr. Charles?
What is the book that Mr. Charles gave to Ghost?
What is the book that Mr. Charles gave to Ghost?
What did Ghost's dad do that made Ghost and his mother leave?
What did Ghost's dad do that made Ghost and his mother leave?
What is Ghost's mother's name?
What is Ghost's mother's name?
How many years of prison did Ghost's father get?
How many years of prison did Ghost's father get?
What sport does Ghost play in the beginning of the book?
What sport does Ghost play in the beginning of the book?
What is Ghost's real name?
What is Ghost's real name?
What was Ghost's first impression of the track coach's looks?
What was Ghost's first impression of the track coach's looks?
What great achievement did the track coach achieve?
What great achievement did the track coach achieve?
Who were the other three newbies on the track team?
Who were the other three newbies on the track team?
What did Ghost not like about Lu?
What did Ghost not like about Lu?
What is the main character's name?
What is the main character's name?
What is the track coach's name?
What is the track coach's name?
What other job does Coach do?
What other job does Coach do?
Where does Ghost live?
Where does Ghost live?
What is the name of the track team?
What is the name of the track team?
What deal does Coach make with Castle's mom?
What deal does Coach make with Castle's mom?
What do they call criminal records?
What do they call criminal records?
What type of movies does Castle's mom watch?
What type of movies does Castle's mom watch?
Who is the bully in this book?
Who is the bully in this book?
Who are Castle's two best friends?
Who are Castle's two best friends?
What is the principal's name?
What is the principal's name?
What is the principal's word for all of Castle's misbehavior issues?
What is the principal's word for all of Castle's misbehavior issues?
Who is the assistant coach of the Defenders?
Who is the assistant coach of the Defenders?
Who is the captain of the team?
Who is the captain of the team?
Why would Aaron be a good captain?
Why would Aaron be a good captain?
What did Castle do to his high tops to make them lighter?
What did Castle do to his high tops to make them lighter?
What store does Castle steal the shoes from?
What store does Castle steal the shoes from?
What colors were Castle's new shoes?
What colors were Castle's new shoes?
What did he compare the shoes to?
What did he compare the shoes to?
What does the track team do on Thursdays?
What does the track team do on Thursdays?
Which type of running does Sunny excel in?
Which type of running does Sunny excel in?
What is the newbie tradition?
What is the newbie tradition?
Who is the fastest man ever?
Who is the fastest man ever?
What is Castle's aunt's name?
What is Castle's aunt's name?
What is Castle's cousin's name?
What is Castle's cousin's name?
What is Lu's secret?
What is Lu's secret?
What is Sunny's secret?
What is Sunny's secret?
What was Sunny's mother's dream?
What was Sunny's mother's dream?
What was Patty's secret?
What was Patty's secret?
What is so special about Patty's adoption?
What is so special about Patty's adoption?
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Study Notes
Characters and Relationships
- Author: Jason Reynolds created the book "Ghost."
- Main Character: Castle Cranshaw, known as "Ghost," navigates a challenging life.
- Mother: Terri, Ghost's supportive mother.
- Father: Sentenced to 10 years in prison for violent behavior; attempted to shoot Ghost and Terri.
- Coach: Coach Brody, a former Olympic gold medalist, also works as a taxi driver.
- Track Team: Named "The Defenders," includes newbies Sunny, Lu, and Patina.
Setting and Context
- Location: Ghost resides in Glass Manor, a challenging neighborhood.
- Store Owner: Mr. Charles runs the country store where Ghost regularly buys sunflower seeds.
- Principal: Principal Marshall oversees Ghost's school, addressing his behavioral issues labeled as "altercations."
Themes and Symbols
- Criminal Records: Referred to as "rap sheets," reflecting Ghost's background.
- Shoes: Ghost improvises by cutting the tops off his high tops to make them lighter; steals shoes from Everything Sports, which gives him a sense of power.
- Running: Track practice on Thursdays includes long runs, fostering camaraderie and physical endurance.
Secrets and Personal Struggles
- Lu's Desire: Wishes for a brother to understand his identity as an albino.
- Sunny's Loss: Reveals his mother's death during childbirth; he aims to fulfill her dream of winning a marathon.
- Patty's Background: Both she and her sister are adopted, adding complexity to her character.
Notable Events and Traditions
- Newbie Tradition: On the first Friday, Coach takes all new team members to dinner at a Chinese restaurant, promoting bonding.
- Bully: Brandon Simmons stands out as the antagonist, creating tension in Ghost's life.
Appearance and Perceptions
- Coach's Look: Initially, Ghost perceives Coach Brody's appearance as turtle-like, reflecting his youthful perspective.
- Branded Appearance: New shoes are silver, compared to "silver bullets," illustrating Ghost's aspirations and desires for speed.
Key Achievements
- Track Coach's Achievement: Coach Brody has an impressive history as an Olympic gold medalist, inspiring the team.
- Team Leadership: Aaron, the captain, demonstrates leadership qualities through his experience as the eldest sibling, positioning him as a strong role model for the team.
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