Handbook for Boys - Hardcover

Myers, Walter Dean

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 006029146X ISBN 13: 9780060291464

Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 2002

Synopsis

After being offered after-school jobs at a Harlem barbershop, Jimmy and Kevin soon realize that they have gotten a lot more than just employment as Duke explains to these troublemaking boys the rules of life and the game plan for a successful future. 30,000 first printing.

About this title

About the Author:

Walter Dean Myers was the New York Times bestselling author of Monster, the winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award; a former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature; and an inaugural NYC Literary Honoree. Myers received every single major award in the field of children's literature. He was the author of two Newbery Honor Books and six Coretta Scott King Awardees. He was the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults, a three-time National Book Award Finalist, as well as the first-ever recipient of the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Synopsis:

Jimmy and Kevin could really use a guide for life. Their activities almost land them in juvenile detention until Duke employs them in his Harlem barbershop. Duke has rule for everything. But is he offering good advice or just more aggravation? Ages 9+.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 006029146X
• ISBN 13: 9780060291464
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 179
• Illustrator: Bandsuch Matthew