Ghost boy
Martin Pistorius
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Ghost boy
Published
2015
Publisher
Center Point Large Print
Pages
327
ISBN-13
9781628996487
Description
January 1988. Martin Pistorius, aged twelve, fell inexplicably sick. First he lost his voice and stopped eating. Then he slept constantly and shunned human contact. Doctors were mystified. Within eighteen months he was mute and wheelchair-bound. Martin's parents were told an unknown degenerative disease left him with the mind of a baby and less than two years to live. Martin was moved to care centers for severely disabled children. The stress and heartache shook his parents' marriage and their family to the core. Their boy was gone. Or so they thought. "Ghost Boy "is the heart-wrenching story of one boy's return to life through the power of love and faith. In these pages, readers see a parent's resilience, the consequences of misdiagnosis, abuse at the hands of cruel caretakers, and the unthinkable duration of Martin's mental alertness betrayed by his lifeless body. We also see a life reclaimed, a business created, and a new love kindled.
Subjects
Language and communication disorders in children
Language disorders in children
Speech disorders in children
Assessment of Language Disorders in Children
Communicative disorders in children
Language disorders in children
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ghost boy?
This edition of Ghost boy has approximately 327 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Ghost boy?
For most readers, Ghost boy typically takes between 6h 49m and 4h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 81,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 27m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 81,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Ghost boy?
The estimated word count for Ghost boy is approximately 81,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Ghost boy?
Ghost boy was written by Martin Pistorius.
When was Ghost boy published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.