Monster

Monster Series

This series delves into the darker aspects of human psychology and morality, examining the complexities of guilt, innocence, and the struggle for survival within an unjust system. It follows the journeys of young individuals caught in the crosshairs of legal battles, where their lives become pawns manipulated by cynical authorities. The narratives explore how characters confront the potential loss of their freedom and seek truth amidst a landscape of doubt and fear, forcing them to question their own identities.

Monster

Walter Dean Myers

336 pages
12 hours of reading

3.3(793)Add rating

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.

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