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Los Chicos Fantasmas (Ghost Boys Spanish Edition)

Author: Jewell Parker Rhodes  

"After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a white police officer, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys, including historical figure Emmett Till"--]cProvided by publisher.

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"After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a white police officer, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys, including historical figure Emmett Till"--]cProvided by publisher.

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"MOMENTO DE DESPERTAR".

ME VOLTEO. QUIEN DIJO ESO? AL OTRO LADO DE LA CALLE, LO VEO. TENUE COMO LA LLOVIZNA. UN FANTASMA?

COMO YO?

Jerome, de doce anos, es la mas reciente victima, asesinada por un policia blanco que confunde su pistola de juguete con una amenaza. Como fantasma, el observa la devastacion que se ha desatado en su familia y comunidad a raiz de lo que ven como un asesinato injusto y brutal.

Una vez mas, Jewell Parker Rhodes entrelaza habilmente capas historicas y sociopoliticas en una historia apasionante y conmovedora sobre como los ninos y las familias enfrentan las complejidades del mundo actual.

"TIME TO WAKE UP."

I SPIN AROUND. WHO SAID THAT? ACROSS THE STREET, I SEE HIM. WISPY LIKE SOFT RAIN. A GHOST? LIKE ME?

Twelve-year-old Jerome is the latest victim, shot by a white police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a 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. Once again Jewell Parker Rhodes deftly weaves historical and sociopolitical layers into a gripping and poignant story

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About the Author

Jewell Parker Rhodes es la autora de Ninth Ward, un libro que honra a Coretta Scott King; Sugar, ganador del premio Jane Addams de libros infantiles; Bayou Magic; y Towers Falling. Ha escrito tambien muchos libros galardonados para adultos.

Jewell Parker Rhodes is the author of Ninth Ward, a Coretta Scott King honor book, Sugar, winner of the Jane Adams Peace Association book award, Bayou Magic, and Towers Falling. She has also written many award-winning books for adults.

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"MOMENTO DE DESPERTAR". ME VOLTEO. QUIEN DIJO ESO? AL OTRO LADO DE LA CALLE, LO VEO. TENUE COMO LA LLOVIZNA. UN FANTASMA ? COMO YO? Jerome, de doce anos, es la mas reciente victima, asesinada por un policia blanco que confunde su pistola de juguete con una amenaza. Como fantasma, el observa la devastacion que se ha desatado en su familia y comunidad a raiz de lo que ven como un asesinato injusto y brutal. Una vez mas, Jewell Parker Rhodes entrelaza habilmente capas historicas y sociopoliticas en una historia apasionante y conmovedora sobre como los ninos y las familias enfrentan las complejidades del mundo actual. "TIME TO WAKE UP." I SPIN AROUND. WHO SAID THAT? ACROSS THE STREET, I SEE HIM. WISPY LIKE SOFT RAIN. A GHOST? LIKE ME? Twelve-year-old Jerome is the latest victim, shot by a white police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a 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. Once again Jewell Parker Rhodes deftly weaves historical and sociopolitical layers into a gripping and poignant story

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Product Details

Publisher
Little, Brown & Company | Little, Brown Young Readers
Published
6th September 2022
Pages
240
ISBN
9780316408219

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