Ghost Medicine
Ghost Medicine by Andrew Smith, published by Feiwel & Friends on September 2, 2008, is a poignant exploration of adolescence and the complexities of grief. This first edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Troy Stotts, who grapples with the death of his mother just before his seventeenth birthday. As he navigates his relationships with friends Tom, Gabe, and Luz, Troy seeks solace in what he terms “ghost medicine,” a desire to pause time and evade the harsh realities of life.
Throughout the summer, Troy and his friends encounter various challenges that force them to confront their fears and desires. The story delves into themes of friendship, loss, and the transition from childhood to adulthood. As they interact with characters like Rose, a troubled woman living among wild horses, and Chase, the sheriff’s son, their lives take unexpected turns. Ghost Medicine captures the essence of youth, exploring how the bonds of friendship can transform in the face of adversity and change.
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The summer before Troy Stotts turns seventeen, his mother dies. Troy and his father barely speak, communicating instead by writing notes on a legal pad by the phone. Troy spends most of his time with his closest friends: Tom Buller, brash and fearless, the son of a drunk; Gabe Benavidez, smart enough to know he’ll never take over the family ranch; and Gabe’s sister, Luz, whose family overprotects her, and who Troy has loved since they were children.
Troy and his friends don’t want trouble. They want this to be the summer of what Troy calls “ghost medicine,” when time seems to stop, so they won’t have to face the past or the future. But before the summer is over, their paths will cross in dangerous and fateful ways with people who will change their lives: Rose, a damaged derelict who lives with a flock of wild horses and goats; and Chase Rutledge, the arrogant sheriff’s son.
Troy and his friends want to disappear. Instead, they will become what they least expect —brothers, lovers, heroes, and ghosts.
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