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Ghost Stories

I am Alfonso Jones

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  • 2017 first published
  • 176 pages
  • 2 editions
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Published in 2017, I am Alfonso Jones is a ghost story novel by Tony Medina. Key subjects include black lives matter movement, death, Justice and african Americans.

37 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list.

At about 176 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours.

About I am Alfonso Jones

Alfonso Jones can't wait to play the role of Hamlet in his school's hip-hop rendition of the classic Shakespearean play. He also wants to let his best friend, Danetta, know how he really feels about her. But as he is buying his first suit, an off-duty police officer mistakes a clothes hanger for a gun, and he shoots Alfonso.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Black lives matter movement
  • Death
  • Justice
  • African Americans
  • Ghosts
  • Police shootings
  • Children's fiction
  • African americans
  • New york, N.y.
  • Black Teenagers
  • YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • Paranormal
  • Diversity & Multicultural
  • Social Themes
  • Violence

Quick answers

Who wrote I am Alfonso Jones?

I am Alfonso Jones was written by Tony Medina and first published in 2017.

What genre is I am Alfonso Jones?

It is usually shelved as Ghost Stories.

How long is I am Alfonso Jones?

The median edition has 176 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to I am Alfonso Jones?

Readers who like it often enjoy Ghost Boys, The Graveyard Book and Ghosts.

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