Description
This New York Times bestselling novel from acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers tells the story of Steve Harmon, a teenage boy in juvenile detention and on trial.
Presented as a screenplay of Steve's own imagination, and peppered with journal entries, the book shows how one single decision can change our whole lives.
Monster is a multi-award-winning, provocative coming-of-age story that was the first-ever Michael L. Printz Award recipient, an ALA Best Book, a Coretta Scott King Honor selection, and a National Book Award finalist.
Monster is now a major motion picture called All Rise and starring Jennifer Hudson, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Nas, and A$AP Rocky.
The late Walter Dean Myers was a National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, who was known for his commitment to realistically depicting kids from his hometown of Harlem.
Details
Author: |
Walter Dean Myers |
ISBN 10: |
0060280778 |
Pages: |
288 |
Publisher: |
Amistad Press |
Publication Date: |
April 21, 1999 |
Binding: |
Hardcover |
Weight: |
0.80lbs |
Age Group: |
Young Readers (9 - 13) |
Grade Range: |
8-UP |
