Amiri & Odette: a love story
I just sucked up "Amiri & Odette: a love story" by Walter Dean Myers, paintings by Javaka Steptoe. A modern take on Swan Lake, this graphic novel is a ballet, fairy tale, and novel in verse all wrapped up together.
I am also reading Myer's new book "Lockdown" about a boy in a juvenile delinquent facility trying his hardest to get out on good behaviour but facing many challenges along the way.
"Monster", one of his older books is a favourite of mine. Steven is waiting in jail for sentencing and he is grappling with the crime he is accused of. Did he do it? Is he a monster? Check it out! You won't be able to put it down!
What have you read by Walter Dean Myers?
5 thoughts on “Amiri & Odette: a love story”
Ouuu I like the general plot line of “Monster”, I shall definately check it out!
I’ve never heard of Walter Dean Meyers before but after looking at a list of his books I think I’m going to check out a few.
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I’ve read the book “Hoops” by Walter Dean Myers.
It’s a really great book! 🙂 I also really want to read the book “Monster” that he also wrote. I think I am going to still continue reading his great books xD
I love modern fairy tales, especially when the author makes you forget about the original and make you think their story is the original. xD I’ve put a hold on the book. =D
Omg! I totally agree with that feeling I get too
totally
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