Characters
About the author
Track and field
Ghost
Miscellaneous
100

What is the coach's name?

Coach Brody

100

What year was he born?

1983

100

What sport does Ghost join?

Track and field

100

What is Ghost's real name?

Castle Cranshaw

100

What grade is Ghost in?

7th grade

200

What does Ghost's mom do for a living?

Nurse

200

What type of books does he usually write?

Books for young people(realistic fiction)

200

Where did track and field begin?

Ancient Greece(Olympics) 

200

Why did he get his nickname Ghost?

He was very fast

200

Is Ghost the only one with struggles?

No, Lu, Sunny and patina do as well

300

What is one of the names of ghost's teammates?

Lu, Sunny, Patina

300

Where did he grow up?

Washington D.C.

300

When did track and field start to get more organized around the world? 

1800's

300

What mistake does Ghost make?

He steals a pair of very expensive running shoes.

300
Where does this book take place?

In a modern day urban city 

400

What are all the 3 characteristics that I named about Ghost?

Funny, fast, determined

400

Why is it easy for many readers connect with his books?

Because they are often realistic and relatable
400

What is the main activity Ghost is good at in track and field?

Running and sprinting

400

Why did Ghost and his mom have to leave the house? 

The father tried to shoot them

400

Who are the people that believe in Ghost the most? Name at least 2. 

His mom, Coach Brody, Lu, Sunny, Patina 

500

Which teammate is known for being the most serious and competitive? 

Patina

500

What topics does he usually write about? Name all 3.

Real life struggles, identity, growing up

500

What are the events in track in field a sign of?

A way to honor the Greek gods, (part of training for soldiers) 

500

What's the name of the team that he joined

The defenders

500

What are all the themes of the book

Overcoming your past, personal growth, the power of support, making good choices, taking responsibility. 

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