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Scorpions: A Newbery Honor Award Winner, (Paperback)
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Award-Winning
This captivating novel has received the prestigious Newbery Honor, highlighting its exceptional storytelling and literary merit, making it a must-read for young audiences and educators alike.
Engaging Themes
The book addresses critical themes of friendship, courage, and resilience, providing readers with relatable situations and valuable life lessons that resonate with both children and adults.
Accessible Format
Offered in paperback, this edition is budget-friendly and easy to handle, encouraging young readers to explore the world of literature without the barriers of traditional hardcover books.
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- The Scorpions are a gun-toting Harlem gang, and Jamal Hicks is about to become tragically involved with them in this authentic tale of the sacrifice of innocence and the struggle to steer clear of violence.This Newbery Honor Book will challenge young men to consider their own decisions as they come of age in a complex and often frustrating society.Pushed by a bully to fight and nagged by his principal, Jamal is having a difficult time staying in school. His home life is not much better, with his mother working her fingers to the bone to try to earn the money for an appeal for Jamal's jailed older brother, Randy.Jamal wants to do the right thing and help earn the money to free his brother by working, but he's afraid to go against the Scorpions. Jamal eventually pulls free of the gang's bad influence, but only through the narrowest of escapes.Walter Dean Myers, five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, sensitively explores the loyalty and love between friends faced with hard choices. Scorpions is 25 years old, but the issues of poverty and violence make it a timeless powerful read--sadly as relevant as ever.This special twenty-fifth anniversary edition contains the original Scorpions novel, plus an extra Q&A with New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers--including questions about juvenile detention facilities, gang life today, and friendship.Also included are a sneak peek at Kick, by Walter Dean Myers and Ross Workman, and an excerpt from Myers's New York Times bestselling novel Monster.
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Kids & Family |
| Publication date | May, 2013 |
| Pages | 240 |
| Reading level | Grade 8 |
| Age range | 13 Years |
| Subgenre | Social Themes |
| Series title | No Series |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Awards won | Newbery Honor Award |
| Is collectible | N |
| Character | Jamal Hicks |
| Character group | Scorpions |
| Illustrator | Garth Williams |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 4.17 x 0.52 x 6.99 in (10.6 x 1.3 x 17.8 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 0.26 lb (120 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Young Adult Fiction |
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Walter Dean Myers All Books Editorial Review
"The Scorpions" is a powerful and realistic portrayal of a 12-year-old boy named Jamal, who is facing overwhelming challenges in his life. From trouble at school to the imprisonment of his older brother, Jamal is Constantly surrounded by stress and uncertainty. When Jamal is pressured to join a neighborhood gang and is given a gun, he becomes entangled in a destructive love/hate relationship with the weapon. As the Consequences of his choices unfold, Jamal's only Constant support, his best friend Tito, is also affected. While this book tackles heavy themes for a Newbery Honor Book, it is an important read that sheds light on the realities of young people being pulled into violent lifestyles. The character of Jamal feels authentic, and readers can easily empathize with his emotions and reactions. Although there is no happy ending, the book serves as a reminder of the Consequences that can arise from such situations.
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- Realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by young individuals living in high-risk environments
- Believable and relatable protagonist
- Tackles important themes and provides insight into gang activity and its impact on communities
- Provides an opportunity for meaningful classroom discussions
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- Heavy subject matter may not be suitable for all readers
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