Won’t Know ‘Til I Get There
“Won’t Know ‘Til I Get There” by Walter Dean Myers is a reprint edition published by Penguin Young Readers Group on April 1, 1988. This 192-page book is written in English and explores the complexities of family dynamics and social themes through the eyes of a young boy named Steve. When Steve’s parents decide to adopt a foster child, he attempts to assert his toughness by engaging in reckless behavior, which leads to unexpected consequences involving the law and a group of spirited senior citizens.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the challenges of friendship and the realities of life in foster care. The story addresses social themes relevant to juvenile fiction, including the experiences of African American youth and the dynamics of family and community. As Steve navigates his new circumstances, he encounters a range of characters that challenge his perceptions and ultimately shape his understanding of responsibility and connection.
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From the New York Times bestselling, National Book Award-nominated author of Monster and Fallen Angels
When Steve’s parents decide to adopt a foster child, it seems like a good idea. And when Steve decides to show the new kid how tough he is by spray-painting the side of a subway car, that seems like a good idea too. But the foster child turns out to be a thirteen-year-old with a criminal record, and the guys in the designer jeans watching Steve spray-paint graffiti turn out to be transit police. Suddenly Steve and the whole gang are serving time, working in an old-age home with a bunch of feisty and independent senior citizens who refuse to sit still and be stereotyped—by anybody.
“Another winning novel told with nimble wit and poignancy.” —Publishers Weekly
“Myers explores the value and meaning of true friendship. . . The tone is alternately funny, sad, and sentimental, but always natural and appealing.” —School Library Journal
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