Content & Trigger Warnings for Ghost boys (2014)
4 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Ghost boys (2014) contains 4 content warnings : Hate crimes (depicted), Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Death of a child, Gun violence.
The most severe warnings are for Racial slurs / racism (depicted) (severity 4/5), Death of a child (severity 4/5), Gun violence (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Hate crimes (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Racially motivated violence depicted including lynching |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Systemic racism and racial violence are core themes |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a child | 4/5 | Depicted | Death of a child protagonist drives the narrative |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gun violence | 4/5 | Depicted | Police shooting of an unarmed Black child is central event |
Identity & Discrimination
Mental Health & Emotional
Violence & Physical Harm
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