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The Ghost Runner
The boy was 8-years-old when he died. Decades later he came to play with us.
Almost every kid grows up playing with ghost runners, imaginary people who run the bases for you when you don't have enough kids to play. Twelve-year-old Chandler Dean is no exception, but nothing could surprise Chandler more than a real ghost joining the game.
Chandler must uncover the mystery of the ghost runner all the while dealing with middle school adolescence, including his best friend moving away and awkward interactions with a new crush. Chandler's search for answers uncovers both past and present tragedies. Is Chandler strong enough to endure why the ghost runner has come?
Almost every kid grows up playing with ghost runners, imaginary people who run the bases for you when you don't have enough kids to play. Twelve-year-old Chandler Dean is no exception, but nothing could surprise Chandler more than a real ghost joining the game.
Chandler must uncover the mystery of the ghost runner all the while dealing with middle school adolescence, including his best friend moving away and awkward interactions with a new crush. Chandler's search for answers uncovers both past and present tragedies. Is Chandler strong enough to endure why the ghost runner has come?
73 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 20, 2013
About the author
Jennifer Hartz
22 books14 followersJennifer Hartz is the author of over a dozen novels spanning the speculative genres and covering multiple age ranges. From demon-fighting teen superheroes, to fantasy lands with mythical creates, to Biblical historical fiction, Jennifer runs the gambit with the tales she weaves. Formally an eductor, Jennifer now spends her days homeschooling her children. Recently, she’s donned the hat of Editor-in-Chief for Shelves of Shalom Publishing. Outside of writing, editing, and teaching, Jennifer loves spending time with her family, in depth Torah and Bible studies, conspiracy theory rabbit holes, everything Irish, and (even though the NFL is most likely rigged) watching Pittsburgh Steelers football. Learn more about Jennifer at her website: www.jenniferhartz.online
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February 25, 2014
Review on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1TQW3QX...
Review on my blog (to be posted 2/26): http://christianbookshelfreviews.blog...
Before "The Ghost Runner", I'd read four of Jennifer Hartz's books: "Conception", "Resurrection", "Evacuation", and "Desecration". This story was different from those, as it's a middle grade story and "ghosts" are talked about and in the book.
The characters were good. For being such a short story, there was still some depth to them. I really liked how the story alternated between present day and Chandler's memories of past events. I was very surprised by something that happened in the story...I did not expect something like that to happen! (I won't go into details, because that would definitely be a spoiler). It did make me a little misty-eyed, though.
I'm not too fond of the "ghost" aspect to "The Ghost Runner" or what happened in the final scenes, but as a whole, I liked the story and found it interesting. If you typically like this type of story, you'll probably like "The Ghost Runner".
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
Review on my blog (to be posted 2/26): http://christianbookshelfreviews.blog...
Before "The Ghost Runner", I'd read four of Jennifer Hartz's books: "Conception", "Resurrection", "Evacuation", and "Desecration". This story was different from those, as it's a middle grade story and "ghosts" are talked about and in the book.
The characters were good. For being such a short story, there was still some depth to them. I really liked how the story alternated between present day and Chandler's memories of past events. I was very surprised by something that happened in the story...I did not expect something like that to happen! (I won't go into details, because that would definitely be a spoiler). It did make me a little misty-eyed, though.
I'm not too fond of the "ghost" aspect to "The Ghost Runner" or what happened in the final scenes, but as a whole, I liked the story and found it interesting. If you typically like this type of story, you'll probably like "The Ghost Runner".
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
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