Specially selected as an ideal text for whole-class Key Stage 3 reading, this pack offers 30 copies of the Teacher's Pick Ghost Boys (Paperback) at a brilliant discount.
Ghost Boys Paperback | 30-Copy KS2 Class Set
A powerful whole-class novel for exploring race, justice, empathy and equality.
Give every pupil their own copy of Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes and create meaningful opportunities to read, discuss and reflect together.
A heart-breaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a white police officer, drawing connections with real-life, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes.
ALIVE. Twelve-year-old Jerome doesn't get into trouble. He goes to school. He does his homework. He takes care of his little sister.
Then Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat.
DEAD. As a ghost, watching his family trying to cope with his death, Jerome begins to notice other ghost boys.
Each boy has a story and they all have something in common...
Bit by bit, Jerome begins to understand what really happened - not just to him, but to all of the ghost boys.
A poignant and gripping story about how children and families face the complexities of race and racism in today's world.
A compelling and accessible novel for KS2, Ghost Boys provides a powerful starting point for conversations about racism, prejudice, justice, empathy, identity and equality.
Class Set Pricing
30 paperback copies for £149.70 | Just £4.99 per pupil
A cost-effective way to equip an entire class with their own copy for whole-class reading.
Ideal For
- KS2 whole-class reading
- English lessons
- Reading for pleasure
- PSHE and citizenship
- Anti-racism education
- Discussions about equality and justice
- School libraries and classroom book corners
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Reading age: 12-15yrs / Interest Age: 12-15
Why Order from Happier Every Chapter?
We believe the books children read can open conversations, broaden perspectives and help create more inclusive classrooms.
This class set makes it simple to put a powerful, thought-provoking book into every pupil's hands.
Need more than 30 copies? Contact accounts@happiereverychapter.com for larger class, year-group or MAT orders.