{"product_id":"monster-9780064407311","title":"Monster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling novel from acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers tells the story of Steve Harmon, a teenage boy in juvenile detention and on trial. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresented 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. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonster\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonster\u003c\/em\u003e is now a major motion picture called \u003cem\u003eAll Rise\u003c\/em\u003e and starring Jennifer Hudson, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Nas, and A$AP Rocky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShare this highly readable novel at home or in the classroom--it's sure to spark debate and conversation. Walter Dean Myers said: \"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI 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.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-8827155\"\u003eWalter Dean Myers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amistad Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/05\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.17h x 4.93w x 0.88d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780064407311\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0064407314\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAF\"\u003eYoung Adult Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAF058190\"\u003eSocial Themes | Prejudice \u0026amp; Racism\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAF\"\u003eYoung Adult Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAF046120\"\u003eAfrican American \u0026amp; Black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAF\"\u003eYoung Adult Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAF058270\"\u003eSocial Themes | Violence\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Amistad Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48450274492653,"sku":"9780064407311","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_7c260542-64d7-4c1f-b3e3-9fc0c08e30b8.jpg?v=1753479270","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/monster-9780064407311","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}