Monster: A Story About Crime, Justice, and Life on Trial
Sixteen-year-old Steve is on trial as an accomplice to murder, and he records his experience in a notebook as if it were a film script. The moving trial and his inner turmoil collide, exposing his uncertainty about guilt and self-image.
作品情報
In the courtroom, the boy keeps recording his life as a film.
By combining screenplay fragments with diary entries, the novel follows an imprisoned boy’s view of events and the weight they carry. It also exposes the gap between the labels others place on him and the story he tells himself.
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Its unusual structure and courtroom tension are widely praised. The experimental form divides readers, but the boy’s urgent perspective leaves a strong impression.
書籍情報
- 出版社
- Quill Tree Books
- 発売日
- 2001-05-08
- ページ数
- 336ページ
- 言語
- 英語
- サイズ
- 18.26 x 12.6 x 2.13 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9780064407311
- ISBN-10
- 0064407314
- 価格
- 2035 JPY
- カテゴリ
- 洋書/Teen & Young Adult
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. Share this highly readable novel at home or in the classroom—it's sure to spark debate and conversation. Walter Dean Myers said: " I would like young people to consider what happened to Steve Harmon, as well as why. There were decisions that Steve made and some he clearly should have made, but didn’t. As the author, I’ll be satisfied if the reader forms his or her own opinion about these decisions and the consequences."
Walter Dean Myers was the New York Times bestselling author of Monster , the winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award; a National Ambassador for Young People's Literature; and an inaugural NYC Literary Honoree. Myers was recognized by every single major award in the field of children's literature. He was the author of two Newbery Honor Books and five Coretta Scott King Book Award winners. He was the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults and a three-time National Book Award finalist as well as the first ever recipient of the Coretta Scott King–Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement.
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中学生の時に読みました
外国の学校に転校し4か月経った頃に国語（英語）の授業でこれを読みました。泣くどころか胃が痛くて死ぬほど難しかったですが、基本的な法律用語を覚えることができました。文章の1行1行を理解するので精いっぱいだったので未だにストーリーの内容は良く分かっていません（苦笑） 時間があったらまた読もうかな、と思う程度です。内容が暗くて鬱になります。
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Fix the problem, please.
Terrible. It was just a notebook with a monster on the cover though I thought I was buying a book by Walter Dean Myers. Fortunately, I was able to get a refund, but Amazon needs to fix this problem. The product and label do not match!
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A Powerful Classroom Choice!
I bought the Monster by Walter Dean Myers (Reprint) for my daughter's English class, and I am so glad it's both available and affordable! It is a gripping courtroom drama that tells the story of Steve Harmon, a 16-year-old on trial, through a unique screenplay format mixed with journal entries. The book is realistic and thought-provoking, making it an excellent choice for school discussions about ethics and the justice system. It’s a relatively quick read but carries a heavy emotional impact that really resonates with teenagers. If you’re looking for a compelling story that challenges the reader to think, this is a great value purchase!
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creía que se descargaría para poder leer en mi tablet
Lo tengo que leer en mi ordenador y evidentemente no me resulta cómodo. Por viajes no me llevo el ordenador ni tengo conexion a internet
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Melhor custo benefício
O livro está em excelente estado de conservação.
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Muy buena historia
Una historia muy interesante
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Four Stars
good book to read..
関連する文学賞
- Michael L. Printz Award 第1回（2000年） ・Winner