No. of pages 320
Published: 2010
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This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
There are 320 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by Scholastic Press .
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.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books For Children and Teens
This book was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Iowa Teen Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Teen Award.
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.
Christopher Award
This book was recognised by the Christopher Award.
Young Reader's Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 10-12 category by the Young Reader's Choice Award.
Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.
Grand Canyon Reader Award
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Grand Canyon Reader Award.
Sequoyah Book Award
This book was recognised by the Sequoyah Book Award.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised in the YA category by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.