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Monster

A Printz Award Winner

by Walter Dean Myers

4th grade
292
Pages
8
Points
Quiz
8.1h
Read time

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About this book

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. Presented as a screenplay of Steve's own imagination, and peppered with journal entries, the book shows how one single decision can change our whole lives. Monster is a multi-award-winning, provocative coming-of-age story that was the first-ever Michael L. Printz Award recipient, an ALA Best Book, a Coretta Scott King Honor selection, and a National Book Award finalist. Monster is now a major motion picture called All Rise and starring Jennifer Hudson, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Nas, and A$AP Rocky. The late Walter Dean Myers was a National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, who was known for his commitment to realistically depicting kids from his hometown of Harlem.

Young Adult Fiction

Book Details

Published
2009
Publisher
Harper Collins
Pages
292
Word Count
Language
en
ISBN
9780061975028

AR Reading Details

AR Level
4.5 (4th grade)
Quiz Points
8 pts
AR Quiz
Available

Frequently Asked Questions

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Monster has an AR level of 4.5, which corresponds to a 4th grade reading level.

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Monster is worth 8 AR points. It has 0 words and has an AR quiz available.

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Monster is recommended for based on its interest level. The AR level of 4.5 typically corresponds to 4th grade.

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