Bad Boy A Memoir
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ePUB
Kopierschutz
Nein
Family Sharing
Ja
Text-to-Speech
Ja
Altersempfehlung
13 - 99 Jahr(e)
Erscheinungsdatum
06.10.2009
Verlag
HarperCollinsSeitenzahl
224 (Printausgabe)
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9780061974939
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 readingan 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 voraciouslyhe 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.
How does a boy who is always ready for a fight become one of America's most beloved authors?
- A Harlem Coming of Age: Experience the vibrant, dangerous streets of 1940s Harlem, where a kid's reputation is everything.
- The Secret Reader: Discover why Walter carried his library books home in brown paper bags, hiding his love of reading from the other boys on the block.
- An Inspiring True Story: A powerful account of overcoming poverty, racism, and a debilitating speech issue to become a celebrated writer.
- For Teen Boys and Reluctant Readers: A raw and honest memoir that speaks directly to young men, showing them that it's okay to be more than one thing at once.
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