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Bad Boy: A Memoir
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4 out of 5
Based on 491 Ratings and 177 Reviews

Book Description

Into a memoir that is gripping, funny, heartbreaking, and unforgettable, Walter Dean Myers richly weaves the details of his Harlem childhood in the 1940s and 1950s: a loving home life with his adopted parents, Bible school, street games, and the vitality of his neighborhood. Although Walter spent much of his time either getting into trouble or on the basketball court, secretly he was a voraciou... More

Book Information
PublisherAmistad Press
BindingHardcover (15 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages224
ISBN-100060295236
ISBN-13978-0060295233
Publication Date05/08/2001
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About Walter Dean Myers (Author) : Walter Dean Myers is a published author, editor, and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Walter Dean Myers include At Her Majesty's Request: An A... more
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