Characters
What is the coach's name?
Coach Brody
What year was he born?
1983
What sport does Ghost join?
Track and field
What is Ghost's real name?
Castle Cranshaw
What grade is Ghost in?
7th grade
What does Ghost's mom do for a living?
Nurse
What type of books does he usually write?
Books for young people(realistic fiction)
Where did track and field begin?
Ancient Greece(Olympics)
Why did he get his nickname Ghost?
He was very fast
Is Ghost the only one with struggles?
No, Lu, Sunny and patina do as well
What is one of the names of ghost's teammates?
Lu, Sunny, Patina
Where did he grow up?
Washington D.C.
When did track and field start to get more organized around the world?
1800's
What mistake does Ghost make?
He steals a pair of very expensive running shoes.
In a modern day urban city
What are all the 3 characteristics that I named about Ghost?
Funny, fast, determined
Why is it easy for many readers connect with his books?
What is the main activity Ghost is good at in track and field?
Running and sprinting
Why did Ghost and his mom have to leave the house?
The father tried to shoot them
Who are the people that believe in Ghost the most? Name at least 2.
His mom, Coach Brody, Lu, Sunny, Patina
Which teammate is known for being the most serious and competitive?
Patina
What topics does he usually write about? Name all 3.
Real life struggles, identity, growing up
What are the events in track in field a sign of?
A way to honor the Greek gods, (part of training for soldiers)
What's the name of the team that he joined
The defenders
What are all the themes of the book
Overcoming your past, personal growth, the power of support, making good choices, taking responsibility.