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Bad Boy

Audiobook

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 reading—an 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 voraciously—he 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.


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Publisher: HarperCollins Edition: Unabridged
Awards:

OverDrive Listen audiobook

  • ISBN: 9780060839161
  • File size: 127812 KB
  • Release date: February 22, 2005
  • Duration: 04:26:16

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9780060839161
  • File size: 127824 KB
  • Release date: February 22, 2005
  • Duration: 04:28:16
  • Number of parts: 4

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Formats

OverDrive Listen audiobook
MP3 audiobook

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:6.5
Lexile® Measure:970
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:5-7

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 reading—an 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 voraciously—he 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.


Expand title description text
  • Details

    Publisher:
    HarperCollins
    Edition:
    Unabridged

    Awards:

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    ISBN: 9780060839161
    File size: 127812 KB
    Release date: February 22, 2005
    Duration: 04:26:16

    MP3 audiobook
    ISBN: 9780060839161
    File size: 127824 KB
    Release date: February 22, 2005
    Duration: 04:28:16
    Number of parts: 4

  • Creators
  • Formats
    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    ATOS Level: 6.5
    Lexile® Measure: 970
    Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    Text Difficulty: 5-7
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