New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers tackles the social contract from a teen’s perspective in his novel All the Right Stuff. In one of his most thought-provoking novels to date, Myers weaves together political philosophy, basketball, and making soup in Harlem, with the depth that defines his writing career. After his father is shot and killed, Paul Dupree finds a summer job at a Harlem soup kitchen. Elijah, the soup man, questions Paul about tough life choices, even though Paul would rather be playing basketball. Over the summer, Paul begins to understand the importance of taking control of your life. All the Right Stuff includes a Q&A between Walter Dean Myers and Ross Workman, coauthor of Kick. Product details Publisher : Amistad; Reprint edition (April 23, 2013) Language : English Paperback : 240 pages ISBN-10 : 0061960896 ISBN-13 : 978-0061960895 Reading age : 13 - 17 years Lexile measure : HL810L Grade level : 8 - 9 Item Weight : 5.4 ounces Dimensions : 5 x 0.54 x 7.12 inches
