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Title: Garvey's Choice
Author: Nikki Grimes
Narrator: James Shippy
Format: Unabridged
Length: 51 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-20-17
Publisher: Jammer Audio
Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10
Publisher's Summary:
Garvey's father has always wanted Garvey to be athletic, but Garvey is interested in anything but sports. Garvey is kind, funny, smart and a loyal friend. He is also overweight, teased by bullies and lonely. When his only friend encourages him to join the school chorus, Garvey's life begins to change. The chorus finds a new soloist in Garvey, and through chorus, Garvey finds a way to finally accept himself.
This emotionally resonant novel from the award-winning author Nikki Grimes celebrates making the choice to be true to yourself.
Critic Reviews:
"Garvey's journey to self-acceptance is deeply moving and will linger with readers long after they finish." (Publishers Weekly)
"A short, sweet, satisfying novel in verse that educators and readers alike will love." (School Library Journal)
Members Reviews:
A Song for Garvey
Nikki Grimes tells Garveyâs story in Tanka, an ancient poetry form from Japan. Tanka translates as âshort songâ. Images flow in an expanding stream, rounding out Garveyâs life. Heâs a young boy, dancing alone by a slide until his first friend finds him and joins in his quiet moment. A skinny kid mocks him at school, and Garveyâs too lost in his own world to see the other boyâs pain. His father constantly drives him to become someone heâll never be. The tempo rises as Garvey realizes he has gifts, if he can find the courage to move forward. Encouraged by friends whoâve faced their own demons, Garvey shows the world he can sing. That song transforms his life, and the lives of those who love him.
--Kate Calina
Four Stars
Interesting time travel adventure.
Short, one-sitting reading. Heart-wrenching.
Awesome, requires tissues.
Five Stars
Reading Revolution
Best book ever
I loved this book because I like poems I give this a five star book i loved the so much