![]() Both are skeptical of the hype they are fed about how hard work pays off, and they face obstacles ranging from school bullies and unsupportive parents to indifferent educators and classmates who don't want others "to get away from the crappy little universes they had created for themselves." Myers homes in on the intimacy between Twig and Darius and their struggles at writing and racing, without letting the oppressiveness of their neighborhood or their home lives either fade to the background or into cliché. The pivotal Persian ruler Darius I (550486 B.C.) came to power at age 28 and quickly proved himself a great military leader and an even greater administrator. Paperback - New York Times bestselling author and Printz Award winner Walter Dean Myers once again connects with teenagers everywhere inDarius &. His best friend Twig is a track star, and sees athletics as his escape. ![]() He's hoping that if he can get a story published, he might nab a college scholarship. ![]() ![]() Harlem teenager Darius, a writer, wants to get out of his neighborhood and make it to college, but his grades aren't good enough. Printz winner Myers (Monster) delivers another excellent character-driven novel, this time focusing on the strength and encouragement that come from a trusted friendship. Two best friends, a writer and a runner, deal with bullies, family issues, social pressures, and their quest for success coming out of Harlem- Provided. ![]()
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