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Somewhere in the Darkness

Walter Dean Myers

Honor Book:Newbery Medal -Children's (1993)
An exciting, eye-catching repackage of acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers' bestselling paperbacks, to coincide with the publication of SUNRISE OVER FALLUJA in hardcover.

Jimmy hasn't seen his father in nine years. But one day he comes back -- on the run from the law. Together, the two of them travel across the country -- where Jimmy's dad will find the man who can exonerate him of the crime for which he was convicted. Along the way, Jimmy discovers a lot about his father and himself -- and that while things can't always be fixed, sometimes they can be understood and forgiven.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
  • Publish Date: May 1st, 2008
  • Pages: 192
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 6.98in - 5.06in - 0.43in - 0.34lb
  • EAN: 9780545055772
  • Recommended age: 12-17
  • Categories: Social Themes - General (see also headings under Family)

About the Author

Myers, Walter Dean: - The late Walter Dean Myers was the 2012-2013 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. He was the critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of an award-winning body of work which includes Somewhere in the Darkness, Slam!, and Monster. Mr. Myers has received two Newbery Honor medals, five Coretta Scott King Author Book Awards, and three National Book Award Finalist citations. In addition, he was the winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award.