Prejudice is a problem that cannot be easily avoided in today's society. This has and always will have a huge impact on the discrimination some people face based on religion, appearance, background, mental/physical disabilities, etc. In the novel Ghost Boy, written by Ian Lawrence, prejudice plays an important role in society. built into the pages and cover of the book. Harold Kline, the fourteen-year-old protagonist of the novel, faces many problems with members of the society he lives in due to his appearance as he is an albino. From nursery rhymes to taunts and shoving, Harold is forced to accept the harsh reality he is forced to live with. Being bullied is never an easy thing to deal with, and it certainly wasn't easy for Harold, until the day the circus came to town. Inspired by the idea of ​​meeting the Cannibal King, Hiccup ran away to join the traveling circus, which was the best decision he ever made because it gave him a chance to grow mentally and emotionally and become a strong individual . The extended metaphor "The world is a circus" sums up the reality of life in five simple words and for some like Harold, it is difficult to recognize or understand the meaning of these five simple words until they have them. made the experience. Throughout the introductions of the novel new characters are created, those who seem authentic and sincere but are not at all, and those who carry themselves and their personality with respect and grace but are rejected by society in because of their appearance. Tina (Princess Minikin), Samuel and the Gypsy Magda are the three main examples of sincerity and truthfulness transmitted by friends who prove to be true and ever so loving during the course of this novel. Even though they are called "Freaks", it doesn't stop them from being who they truly are, nor does it influence them in any way, but instead, they embrace their uniqueness to reveal to Hiccup that they are friends like no other. Despite the many discussions the characters exchange with Hiccup and the attempt to dye his hair black, Hiccup still feels weak inside and is not ready to defend himself. Instead, he withdraws into himself and repeatedly repeats the little chant he invented: "No one can see me, no one can hurt me"..