On the first day at her new school in Baltimore, Bea meets Jonah, a.k.a. Ghost Boy. Jonah is a difficult friend-confessional and devoted one moment, aloof and bored the next-but the two forge a bond that Bea is sure will last beyond graduation. Then, as she learns more about Jonah's painful childhood, he begins to drift further and further away.
Summary After moving to Baltimore and enrolling in a private school, high school senior Beatrice befriends a quiet loner with a troubled family history.
Topics Friendship. Family problems. Death. Baltimore, Maryland. Late-night radio shows. Secrets. Relationships. Photographs.
SRC Level 4.200000
SRC Points 17.000000
Lexile HL560L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2009-09-30
JLG Release Date Feb 2010
Minimum grade 11
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
Mature Young Adult Plus
Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
For Grades 11 & Up
Filled with stimulating nonfiction and can't-put-it-down fiction, this category is perfect for bridging the gap between young adult and adult reading. Take note: these 14 selections often contain mature situations and language that could be considered controversial.