In "The Mouse Rap" by Walter Dean Myers, young characters from different backgrounds come together in a neighborhood facing challenges. The story follows a group of friends who find solace and strength in their love for hip-hop, blending their diverse experiences into vibrant rhymes. As they navigate the trials of adolescence, including issues of friendship, family, and community, they use their creativity to express themselves and confront their environment. The narrative highlights themes of resilience, the power of art, and the importance of unity among young people, all set against the backdrop of a lively urban culture. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-8th grade.

There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by HarperCollins .

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.