By the groundbreaking author of the award-winning Monsterâa visionary who influenced and inspired a generationâthis story take us back to the world of 145th Street: Short Stories to show how love can be found, and thrive, in the most unlikely places.
Curtis finds love in Iraq as he struggles to stay alive in a war he doesn't want to fight, and Letha discovers her own beauty in the love of her child. There is the "good daughter" who realizes that there's only one way to help her brother and her family. Other stories center on the daily drama of the Curl-E-Que beauty shop, or capture the slapstick side of passion.
AWARDS FOR WALTER DEAN MYERS:
New York Times Bestselling Author
3-Time National Book Award Finalist
Michael L. Printz Award
5 Coretta Scott King Awards
2 Newbery Honors
National Ambassador for Young Peopleâs Literature (2012-2013)
Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement
Childrenâs Literature Legacy Award
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- ISBN: 9780307549181
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- ISBN: 9780307549181
- File size: 1871 KB
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- ATOS Level: 5.1
- LexileÂŽ Measure: 830
- Interest Level: 9-12(UG)
- Text Difficulty: 3-5
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Formats
- Kindle Book
- OverDrive Read
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Languages
- English
Levels
- ATOS Level:5.1
- LexileÂŽ Measure:830
- Interest Level:9-12(UG)
- Text Difficulty:3-5
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