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.
Bad Boy: A Memoir
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Author: Myers, Walter Dean
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780060295233
Details:
Author: Myers, Walter Dean
Brand: Amistad
Edition: Fifth or Later Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 224
Release Date: 08-05-2001
model number: 9780064472883
Part Number: 9780060295233
Package Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780060295233
