"Carmen: An Urban Adaptation" by Walter Dean Myers is a contemporary retelling of the classic opera "Carmen." Set in a modern urban environment, the story follows the passionate and tumultuous relationship between Carmen, a fiercely independent girl, and Don José, a young man caught between love and duty. As Carmen’s free spirit and Don José's struggles with societal expectations collide, the story explores themes of love, jealousy, and the harsh realities of street life. Myers brings a fresh perspective to the timeless narrative, illustrating the complex emotions and challenges faced by the characters in a vibrant city setting. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 154 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2011 by Egmont USA .

Walter Dean Myers is an award-winning writer of fiction, non-fiction and poetry for young people. His many titles include the Newbery Honor Books Scorpions and Somewhere in the Darkness, and the Caldecott Honor Book Harlem in collaboration with his son Christopher, who also worked with him on Monster. Walter Dean Myers grew up in Harlem and now lives in Jersey City, New Jersey, with his family.