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Bad Boy : A Memoir by Walter Dean Myers (2001, Library Binding)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins Canada, The Limited
ISBN-100060295244
ISBN-139780060295240
eBay Product ID (ePID)1840946
Product Key Features
Book TitleBad Boy : a Memoir
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
TopicAmerican / African American, Biography & Autobiography / Literary, Historical / United States / 20th Century, People & Places / United States / African American
GenreLiterary Criticism, Young Adult Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction, Young Adult Nonfiction
AuthorWalter Dean Myers
FormatLibrary Binding
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight14.2 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
LCCN00-052978
Dewey Edition21
ReviewsMany of the individual scenes have power.and the author's voice and heart are consistently heard and felt throughout., This memoir joins the ranks of stellar literary autobiographies, such as Fleischman's Abracadabra Kid and Zindel's Pigman and Me., "[A] superb memoir. Young writers will find inspiration here." -- School Library Journal "Myers paints a fascinating picture of his childhood growing up in Harlem in the 1940s." -- Publishers Weekly "Many of the individual scenes have power...and the author's voice and heart are consistently heard and felt throughout." -- The Horn Book "A powerful read. Will make the reader laugh out loud & sigh with satisfaction." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "A thoughtful, cautionary and inspiring tale." -- Chicago Tribune "This memoir joins the ranks of stellar literary autobiographies, such as Fleischman's Abracadabra Kid and Zindel's Pigman and Me." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Grade FromEighth Grade
Dewey Decimal813/.54 B
Grade ToUP
SynopsisInto a memoir that is gripping, funny, heartbreaking, and unforgettable, Walter Dean Myers richly weaves the details of his Harlem childhood in the 1940s and 1950s: a loving home life with his adopted parents, Bible school, street games, and the vitality of his neighborhood. Although Walter spent much of his time either getting into trouble or on the basketball court, secretly he was a voracious reader and an aspiring writer. But as his prospects for a successful future diminished, the values he had been taught at home, in school, and in his community seemed worthless, and he turned to the streets and his books for comfort. Here in his own words is the story of one of the strongest voices in children's and young adult literature today., A classic memoir that's gripping, funny, and ultimately unforgettable from the bestselling former National Ambassador of Books for Young People. A strong choice for summer reading--an engaging and powerful autobiographical exploration of growing up a so-called "bad boy" in Harlem in the 1940s. As a boy, Myers was quick-tempered and physically strong, always ready for a fight. He also read voraciously--he would check out books from the library and carry them home, hidden in brown paper bags in order to avoid other boys' teasing. He aspired to be a writer (and he eventually succeeded). But as his hope for a successful future diminished, the values he had been taught at home, in school, and in his community seemed worthless, and he turned to the streets and to his books for comfort. Don't miss this memoir by New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers, one of the most important voices of our time.
LC Classification NumberPS3563.Y48Z47 2001
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