Monster
Description
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.
Share this highly readable novel at home or in the classroom—it's sure to spark debate and conversation. Walter Dean Myers said: "I would like young people to consider what happened to Steve Harmon, as well as why. There were decisions that Steve made and some he clearly should have made, but didn’t. As the author, I’ll be satisfied if the reader forms his or her own opinion about these decisions and the consequences."
AWARDS
Bulletin Blue Ribbon (The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)
Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Honor Book
Horn Book Fanfare
National Book Award Finalist
Coretta Scott King Honor (Author)
Kentucky Bluegrass Award
ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice
ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults
Book Sense Pick
ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Michael L. Printz Award
New York Times Notable
Publishers Weekly Best Book
ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults
ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice
ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Book Sense Pick
Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Honor Book
Bulletin Blue Ribbon (The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)
Coretta Scott King Honor (Author)
Horn Book Fanfare
Kentucky Bluegrass Award
Michael L. Printz Award
National Book Award Finalist
New York Times Notable
Publishers Weekly Best BookPayment & Security
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