Description
This emotionally resonant novel in verse by award-winning author Nikki Grimes celebrates choosing to be true to yourself. Garvey's father has always wanted Garvey to be athletic, but Garvey is interested in astronomy, science fiction, reading--anything but sports. Feeling like a failure, he comforts himself with food. Garvey is kind, funny, smart, a loyal friend, and he is also overweight, teased by bullies, and lonely. When his only friend encourages him to join the school chorus, Garvey's life changes. The chorus finds a new soloist in Garvey, and through chorus, Garvey finds a way to accept himself, and a way to finally reach his distant father--by speaking the language of music instead of the language of sports. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
Details
Author: |
Nikki Grimes |
ISBN 10: |
1635925118 |
Pages: |
128 |
Publisher: |
Wordsong |
Publication Date: |
September 14, 2021 |
Binding: |
Paperback |
Weight: |
0.25lbs |
Age Group: |
Young Readers (9 - 13) |
Grade Range: |
3-7 |
