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Award-winning author Nikki Grimess beloved novel in verseGarveys Choiceis now a graphic novel, imaginatively and dramatically illustrated byLittle Shaqartist Theodore Taylor III.
“…[Readers] will fall hard for Garvey, a tender, sincere boy who dislikes athletics. Grimes writes about adolescent friendships in a way that feels deeply human. A short, sweet, satisfying novel in verse that educators and readers alike will love.” School Library Journal, starred review ofGarveys Choice
Garveys father has always wanted Garvey to be athletic, but Garvey is interested in astronomy, science fiction, readinganything but sports. Feeling like a failure, he comforts himself with food. Garvey is kind, funny, smart, a loyal friend, and he is also overweight, teased by bullies, and lonely. When his only friend encourages him to join the school chorus, Garvey discovers his voiceand himself. He also finds a way to finally reach his distant fatherby speaking the language of music.
Garveys Choicewas a School Library Journal Best Book, a Kirkus Reviews Best Book, a Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award Honor Book, and a Paterson Prize for Books for Young People Honor Book. With Theodore Taylor IIIs full-color illustrations, this graphic novel edition is enthralling and inspiring.
