Monster by Walter Dean Myers (2004, Amistad; 281 pages) "Monster" is what the prosecutor called 16-year-old Steve Harmon for his supposed role in the fatal shooting of a convenience-store owner. But was Steve really the lookout who gave the "all clear" to the murderer, or was he just in the wrong place at the wrong time? This New York Times bestselling novel from acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers tells the haunting story of 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. Myers' writing makes the reader question the motives of the characters, and allows the reader to think as if they were a member of the jury. 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. In 2016, Monster was turned into a film starring Jennifer Hudson, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., and A$AP Rocky. Find this title in our catalog: Monster Recommended by: Ariadne
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