Monster
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Monster

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MonsterThis 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

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.

--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Amistad Press
Published: 04/21/1999
ISBN: 9780060280772
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.90w x 1.00d
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Iowa Teen Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Isinglass Teen Read Award - Winner
Award: Sequoyah Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Coretta Scott King Award - Honor Book
Award: Edgar Allan Poe Awards - Nominee
Award: Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards - Honor Book
Award: National Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Michael L. Printz Award - Winner
Award: L.A. Times Book Prize - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 04/05/1999 pg. 242
Kirkus Review - Children 05/01/1999 pg. 725
Ingram Children's Advance 06/01/1999 pg. 74
New York Times 06/06/1999 pg. 49
School Library Journal 07/01/1999 pg. 98
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2000 pg. 820
New York Times 12/05/1999 pg. 100
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1999 pg. 305 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
ALA Best Books Young Adults 01/01/2000 pg. 1341
ALA Recmd for Reluctant YA's 01/01/2000 pg. 1361
Booklist 04/01/2000 pg. 1431
Publishers Weekly 01/01/2001 pg. 58
Booklist 05/01/2001 pg. 1611
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1999 pg. 305 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Booklist 05/01/1999

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 29945 / Monster
Reading Level: 5.1 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 5
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Always Be Dancing
Massapequa, US
★★★★★ 5
A beautifully written and illustrated tale of kindness, courage and (imaginary) friendship
Format: Hardcover
A beautifully written and illustrated tale of kindness, courage and friendship (even if the friend is in your imagination). This is a great picture book for building self-esteem and for helping early learners to discover ways to overcome obstacles by showing how upbeat confidence boosting self-talk is the way to go. I adore this beautiful family and how the climb up the slide's stairs is so relatable-you just feel the endless up, up, up as you ascend, like climbing up the stairs of the high dive and looking down and just that whoosh of fear that vertakes you from the seemingly dizzying height. I love the kindness on all the adults' faces and the cute expressions from the child. The lion is magnificent. I love that it gives shape to a child’s imaginary friend and that this friend is a true safety net -which is really the child being their own safety net. The end pages are bright orange and sunny, using the cute lion face in the pattern and all the illustrations, which are predominantly blue and yellow/orange illustrations are the perfect backdrop for the tumble of dark curls on the child’s head which allow the size of the lion to appear gigantic, and yet, calm and sweet like a kitty cat. Very sweet book! I love its message of bravery, confidence building and how you can truly be your own best friend.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
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Sara R
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 5
Sweet Story about facing your fears!
Format: Hardcover
A trusted comrade, a little girl’s lion is always there. Her lion helps her through times of stress, or if she makes a mistake, or if she is nervous. A girl and her lion, the dream team! One day the little girl goes on a new adventure, a brand new slide arrived at the playground and she can’t wait to try it with Lion. The ladder is a bit taller than she thought and with every climb, uncertainty starts to creep in. This slide is so high! How will we ever get down? The young girl wonders. Turning back towards Lion (since this is usually the part her brave lion steps in to help) she notices that he is afraid too! This is such a sweet story about facing your fears! I love the bright yellow and orange with blue color palette. Having a lion inside to symbolize bravery is such a wonderful way to help young readers with facing their fears. We love to teach our children that fear is a healthy response, it’s a message that our body is giving us! It is also healthy to work past that fear (although sometimes we need some help doing just that).
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Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024
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LibraryMom
Lake Worth, US
★★★★★ 5
Love!
Format: Hardcover
A little girl feels like she can courageously tackle anything with the help of her brave lion. When she climbs a tall slide, however, and her lion becomes afraid, she must summon her own strength to overcome her fear.  I especially love the illustrations in this validating and reassuring read.
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Kim B.
New York, US
★★★★★ 5
Wonderful Picture Book!
Format: Hardcover
During tonight's bedtime reading, the captivating illustrations had my toddler completely engrossed, eagerly demanding, "again, again!" The blend of fun and valuable lessons in the story is truly a standout. It brilliantly addresses concepts of fear and doubt, offering young readers a guide on how to conquer them.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023
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Laura Harrison
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 5
Everything a Picture Book Should Be!
Format: Hardcover
Such a great picture book. Fun, vibrant illustrations. It is so nice that As Brave as a Lion is also available in Spanish. A terrific storytime, bedtime and classroom read. The book is simple but with a great message. Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2023

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