Darius & Twig
Darius & Twig by Walter Dean Myers is a poignant exploration of friendship and the pursuit of dreams, published by HarperCollins on April 23, 2013. This first edition spans 208 pages and is presented in English. The novel follows two young boys, Darius, a writer who escapes into the persona of a peregrine falcon named Fury, and Twig, a middle-distance runner aiming for athletic success. Set against the backdrop of Harlem, they navigate the challenges of their environment, including bullies and personal struggles.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of growing up in a challenging urban landscape while highlighting themes of resilience and aspiration. Darius and Twig’s journey emphasizes the importance of friendship as they confront obstacles and strive for a brighter future. This work fits within the realms of young adult fiction, sports and recreation, and social themes, making it a relevant read for those interested in stories that reflect the realities of youth and the power of dreams.
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New York Times bestselling author and Printz Award winner Walter Dean Myers once again connects with teenagers everywhere in Darius & Twig, a novel about friendship and needing to live one’s own dream. This touching and raw teen novel from the author of Monster, Kick, We Are America, Bad Boy, and many other celebrated literary works for children and teens is a Coretta Scott King Honor Book.
Darius and Twig are an unlikely pair: Darius is a writer whose only escape is his alter ego, a peregrine falcon named Fury, and Twig is a middle-distance runner striving for athletic success. But they are drawn together in the struggle to overcome the obstacles that life in Harlem throws at them. The two friends must face down bullies, an abusive uncle, and the idea that they’ll be stuck in the same place forever.
Maria Russo, writing in the New York Times, included Darius & Twig on her list of “great kids’ books with diverse characters.” She commented: “The late Myers, one of the greats and a champion of diversity in children’s books well before the cause got mainstream attention, is at his elegant, heartfelt best in this 2013 novel. It’s about two friends growing up in Harlem, one a writer, one an athlete, facing daily challenges and trying to dream of a brighter future.”
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