This text would be best for late middle or high school students although more mature younger readers, specifically those growing up in similar neighborhoods, would be good candidates for it too.
He uses writing his story as a movie (screenplay) to cope with his experience and gives us detailed insight into his emotions, fears, and understanding of the world. The story is written by Steve and takes the reader through his experiences in jail and the court experience while he is on trial.
Monster tells the story of Steve, a 16-year-old in Harlem, that is on trial for the murder of a local convenience store owner during a robbery. 29945 EN While on trial as an accomplice to a murder, 16-year-old Steve Harmon records his experiences in prison and. from the attacks of what appears to be a reincarnated swamp monster. Both the original and graphic novels are fast reads - I finished each in about two hours - and are page turners for just about anyone. Target Text: The Treasure of Lemon Brown by Walter Dean Myers also available in. Harlem Summer (2007) In this historical novel set during the Harlem Renaissance. Presented as a screenplay of Steves own imagination, and peppered with journal entries, the book shows how one single decision can change our whole lives. Told as a screenplay of Steve's imagination, the book describes how one bad decision can change the course of your life. Monster (eBook) : Myers, Walter Dean : This New York Times bestselling novel from acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers tells the story of Steve Harmon, a teenage boy in juvenile detention and on trial. The original text was written as a screenplay, which is also a different style than I’m used to and not a preference of mine however, it is my boyfriend’s favorite book from middle school and I knew the subject would be intriguing for many of my students. The story of Steve Harmon, a teenager in juvenile detention and on trial. As I mentioned in my ‘Ode to Graphic Novels,’ I read this book in its regular and graphic forms.