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I borrowed a copy of this book from my public library. Afterword read by the author sometimes i feel like i have walked into the middle of a movie. An amateur filmmaker, steve transcribes his trial into a. Myers novel brings up the questions of identity and humanity to the forefront of the readers mind.
Walter dean myers 19372014 was the acclaimed author of over fifty books, primarily for young adults. 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. Walter dean myerss fiction and nonfiction books have reached millions of young people. Walter dean myers, a prolific author of more than one hundred titles, wrote two newbery honor books, eleven coretta scott king award winners, three national book award finalists, and the winner of the first michael l. Written by walter dean myers, audiobook narrated by full cast. I would recommend this book to any reader, young adult or adult. Monster by walter dean myers penguin random house audio. Walter dean myers includes numerous different types of figurative language. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 281 pages and is available in paperback format. Monster audiobook by walter dean myers, read by a full cast. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Monster audiobook published may 27th 2006 by listening library unabridged, full cast dramatization, audiobook, 3 pages.
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Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. The amazing book monster is authored by walter dean myers. Monster 2004 read online free book by walter dean myers. A monster lies in the genre of suspense, and horror fiction with a page count of 427. Monster won a coretta scott king honor award and was a national book award finalist. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Nov 24, 2011 posts about monster by walter dean myers written by swirlgirlz. Walter dean myers s striking story of an african american teenage boy on trial for. Get our free newsletter and discover a world of audiobooks. 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 steves own imagination, and peppered with journal entries, the book shows how one single decision can change our whole lives. Monster is what the prosecutor called 16yearold steve harmon for his supposed role in the fatal shooting of a conveniencestore owner. Learn myers chapter 1 walter with free interactive flashcards. The links will take you to the web sites home page. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
The book is multimodal, combining thirdperson screenplay with firstperson diary. In the opening of monster by walter dean myers, sixteenyearold steve harmon is on trial for his alleged participation in a murder committed during the commission of a robbery. The quiz and answer key is both a microsoft word and pdf document. The main conflict of walter dean myers book, monster, is about a teen accused. Monster by walter dean myers pdf free download ebook. Walter dean myers audiobooks download instantly today. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Afterword read by the authora harlem drugstore owner was shot and killed in his store, and the word is that 16yearold steve harmon served as the lookout. Walter dean myers s striking story of an african american teenage boy on trial for murder is a powerful exploration of innocence as both a state of mind and a matter of perception, as well as a label attached to actions both explicit and implied. Printz award, beast was also recognized as a coretta scott king award honor publication and also national book award finalist.
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