Garvey's Choice by Nikki Grimes, 108 pages
This is a story for middle to older elementary, told in short
poems about a boy named Garvey. Garvey likes to read and play
chess. He's smart and a science fiction geek. Unfortunately, his
dad wants him to be an athlete. His father's disapproval leads Garvey
into eating even more, causing him to gain weight which results in teasing at
school. Garvey hopes that he can find a way to be himself and still win
his father's approval. This is told in a Japanese poetry style called
tanka. The story is compelling and this would probably be a good choice
for reluctant readers because of the length.
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