Autobiography of My Dead Brother
Printz Award winner Walter Dean Myster has written a realistic urban novel that probes a fatal crisis in the life of two boys.
Printz Award winner Walter Dean Myster has written a realistic urban novel that probes a fatal crisis in the life of two boys. Jesse, the book's narrator, and Rise are best friends, but as time passes, Rise grows increasingly alienated and unpredictable. Living in a neighborhood where gang fights and drive-by shootings are almost commonplace, Jesse wonders whether he and his estranged blood brother are already doomed. A powerful novel from the author of Shooter and Monster.
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SKU | 5388 |
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ISBN | 9780060582937 |
Language | English |
Lexile ® Measure | 830L |
Guided Reading Level | Z |
Product Type | Paperback Books |
Primary Contributor | Walter Dean Myers |
Age Groups | Ages 13 to 15 |
Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |