There were decisions that Steve made and some he clearly should have made, but didnt. Walter Dean Myers said: I would like young people to consider what happened to Steve Harmon, as well as why. Share this highly readable novel at home or in the classroom-its sure to spark debate and conversation. The late Walter Dean Myers was a National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature, who was known for his commitment to realistically depicting kids from his hometown of Harlem. Monster is now a major motion picture called All Rise and starring Jennifer Hudson, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Nas, and A$AP Rocky. Printz Award recipient, an ALA Best Book, a Coretta Scott King Honor selection, and a National Book Award finalist. Monster is a multi-award-winning, provocative coming-of-age story that was the first-ever Michael L. Presented as a screenplay of Steves own imagination, and peppered with journal entries, the book shows how one single decision can change our whole lives.
Book Synopsis 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. But despite his efforts, reality is blurred until he can no longer tell who he is or what the truth is. Steve copes by writing a movie script based on his trial. About the Book Young, black, 16-year-old Steve Harmon, an amateur filmmaker, is on trial for the murder of a Harlem drugstore owner.
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