Bad Boy

Key Features Description Into a memoir that is gripping, funny, heartbreaking, and unforgettable, Walter Dean Myers richly weaves the details of his Harlem childhood in the 1940's and 1950's, 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.Praise for Bad Boy "Full of funny anecdotes, lofty ideals, and tender moments." - School Library Journal Into a memoir that is gripping, funny, heartbreaking, and unforgettable, Walter Dean Myers richly weaves the details of his Harlem childhood in the 1940's and 1950's, 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.Praise for Bad Boy "Full of funny anecdotes, lofty ideals, and tender moments." - School Library Journal Product Details Item #: NTS982319 ISBN13: 9780439823197 Format: Paperback Book Pages: 224 Genre: Biography and Autobiography Grades: 9 - 12 Lexile® Measure: 970L Guided Reading Level: GR Level Y DRA Level: 60 ACR Level: 6.5 Bad Boy Paperback Book 5.96 Out Of Stock Out Of Stock Email me when back in stock Top {{#if inStock}} {{#if isSubscribe}} {{button.label}} {{else}} {{button.label}} {{/if}} {{/if}} {{#if isOutofStock}}
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