Ghost Medicine review by AStad
Ghost Medicine
by Andrew Smith
Age Range - 12 and up
Genre - Adventure

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Age at time of review - 14
Reviewer's Location - Chambersburg, PA, United States
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Troy Stotts has lost most of his family, leaving him with his dad who hardly speaks. He and his friends Gabe Benavidez and Tommy Buller decide that they want to disappear in what they call "ghost medicine." However, when the town bully Chase Rutledge steals their clothes as they're swimming they chase him down to find him attempting to harm Gabe's sister, Luz. They get him away from her, but Gabe accidentally shoots him, causing trouble. The three take a trip up to the mountains, but Chase and his friend Jack follow. Will the three friends make it down the mountain, or will Chase and Jack catch up and get revenge?

Opinion: 

I thought that this book was okay. It was a bit slow at times, and seemed to drag on. However, the characters were very lifelike, and I could connect to them. The author does a good job of depicting the town bully and his friend. Also, the main characters Tom, Troy, and Gabe were very unique as well. Overall this book was okay.

 

Rating:
4
Content Rating:

Content rating - mature content

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