This novel is written like a screenplay telling the story of
Steve Harmon, a film enthusiast. He is a
16 year old African-American boy, who is on trial for possible assisting in the
murder of a store clerk. Steve is gets mixed up with some “Thugs”. They have Steve go into the store and make
sure that it is clear and easy to rob. Then
the robbery goes wrong and the story owner is shot and killed. When Steve is on trial, we see of his thoughts,
actions and struggles in court, living in jail and dealing with his parents.
The prosecutor calls him a Monster. He
feels like, he is fighting for his freedom by showing his innocence. It is through the help of his attorney and
the testimonies from a witness and his film teacher who gives Steve the hope that
someone does not believe that he is a monster.
Even though, Steve is found not guilty.
His life will never be the same again.
This novel is written in a way that is different from any
other kind of book that I have read. This
realistic fiction deals with violence and that sometimes people can make
decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. It is these consequences that can change
lives. This is a good book for teens in
8th grade and up to read this book.
It shows that getting mixed up with the wrong crowd and making bad decisions
can have its consequences.
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