Author(s): Nikki Grimes
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 120
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
Language: English
Date Published: 2016-10-20
Dimensions: 127 x 187 x 15.24mm
Publication City/Country: Honesdale, United States
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A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

Garvey's father has always wanted Garvey to be athletic, but Garvey is interested in astronomy, science fiction, reading--anything 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's life changes. The chorus finds a new soloist in Garvey, and through chorus, Garvey finds a way to accept himself, and a way to finally reach his distant father--by speaking the language of music instead of the language of sports. This emotionally resonant novel in verse by award-winning author Nikki Grimes celebrates choosing to be true to yourself.