“The drama of the situation and the ethical questions raised will keep the audience not just reading but thinking.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “The sheer authenticity of the novel and its presentation are disquieting-and totally riveting.” - Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Committee “A riveting novel with breathless, edge-of-the-seat courtroom scenes. “A novel that in both form and subject guarantees a wide teen audience.” - Horn Book (starred review)

“A riveting courtroom drama that will leave a powerful, haunting impression on young minds.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Chilling and engrossing.” - New York Times As the author, I’ll be satisfied if the reader forms his or her own opinion about these decisions and the consequences.' There were decisions that Steve made and some he clearly should have made, but didn’t. 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-it's sure to spark debate and conversation. 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. 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 Steve's own imagination, and peppered with journal entries, the book shows how one single decision can change our whole lives. 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.

Monster dean myers