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Title: Monster - Walter Dean Myers - By: Lisa Mills
Review: In Monster, sixteen-year old Steve Harmon is in prison for his alleged involvement in a murder. Wanting to be a screenwriter, Steve dictates much of the novel in the form of a screenplay. Like many of Myers' works, this novel is set in Harlem. Themes focus on fear, violence, decision-making, family relationships, and morality. Interestingly, Myers conducted approximately 600 pages of interviews with imprisoned youths prior to writing Monster. In the novel, Steve Harmon never confesses to the crime. However, he cannot write anything in the novel that might suggest his involvement, since the prosecutor might use this information against him. Throughout the book, Steve's primary focus is being released from prison by whatever means necessary. Is this wish granted? Read the novel and find out!
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