Monster

Young, black 16-year-old Steve Harmon, an amateur filmmaker, is on trial for the murder of a Harlem drugstore owner and could face the death penalty. Steve copes by writing a movie script based on his trial. But despite his efforts, reality is blurred until he can no longer tell who he is or what the truth is.<br />&quot;Myers adeptly allows each character to speak for him or herself, leaving readers to judge for themselves.&quot; — Booklist<br />Coretta Scott King Honor Book National Book Award Finalist