Myers, Walter Dean. Monster. NY: HarperCollins, 1999. 281 pages. (Mystery)
This book is about a 16 year old named Steve Harmon who is on trial for murder because on December 22 there was a hold-up at a drug store. The owner was shot and killed that day. Mr. King was at the hold-up and he is the one who shot the owner. Mr. King testified that Steve Harmon was supposed to be the look-out. Steve said he had agreed to be the look-out for the money they were going to give him, but when the day came he said he didn’t show. Mr. King admitted to being part of the hold-up, but then takes Steve down with him. Steve goes to jail for so long that he forgets about the real world. He makes short movies about his life and the experiences he has had.
If I was to explain this book in one word it would be amazing because it is a real life story about a kid who was on trial for murder but didn’t do anything. Also, it was the best book I have ever read so far. This book is truly amazing. I love this book and would read it again any day.
Reviewed by: LaLaLogan17
