{"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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMyers, Walter Dean:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eWalter Dean Myers was the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eMonster\u003c\/em\u003e, the winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award; a former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature; and an inaugural NYC Literary Honoree. Myers received every single major award in the field of children's literature. He was the author of two Newbery Honor Books and six Coretta Scott King Awardees. He was the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults, a three-time National Book Award Finalist, as well as the first-ever recipient of the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amistad Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50578647679250,"sku":"9780064407311","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_67701dbe-bf55-4093-b6d9-bee0b28ed796.jpg?v=1731999783","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/monster-9780064407311","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}