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Grimes, Nikki (2 booktalks) |
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Booktalk #1 Garvey feels he isn’t the son his Father wanted. His father wants him to excel in sports but Garvey isn’t good at sports. Garvey likes science fiction, astronomy, and reading. He also likes music and singing. A new friend encourages him to join the school chorus and Garvey gets to sing a solo. This novel is written in Tanka, an ancient poetry form which consists of five lines. The poetry style captures the many moods, feelings, and music of Garvey’s world. Get to know Garvey by reading “Garvey’s Choice” and hear the music of his story for yourself. (New Hampshire Great Stone Face Award nominee, 2018) Booktalk #2 Garvey loves dad, but he really wishes that his dad would stop bugging him about playing football and sports. Garvey, a large boy, is the victim of cruel jokes and bullying at school. When his friend, Joe, points out his singing talent, Garvey musters the courage to join the chorus. Here he sings his heart out and feels that he really belongs and is admired. Best of all he finds another friend who gets him to ignore the bullying and find his true self. Surprisingly he even connects with his dad. Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Award 2018-2019 |
| SUBJECTS: African Americans -- Fiction. Bullies -- Fiction. Choirs (Music) -- Fiction. Fathers and sons -- Fiction. Friendship -- Fiction. Novels in verse. Overweight persons -- Fiction. |
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