Garvey's Choice by Nikki Grimes (Contemporary Fiction Novel in Verse)
11/04/19 • 3 min
Garvey’s Choice By Nikki Grimes
Garvey is struggling to connect with his father who only seems to want Garvey to do something athletic. But that is his older sister’s area of expertise. Garvey is more into music and reading than running around! It hurts him to hear his dad complain to his mom about him not being the kind of kid he wanted. Garvey finds himself slipping further away from his dad and he isn’t sure how anything he likes will ever find favor with his dad.
Recommended for grades 6 and up.
For a more detailed review, click here.
Garvey’s Choice By Nikki Grimes
Garvey is struggling to connect with his father who only seems to want Garvey to do something athletic. But that is his older sister’s area of expertise. Garvey is more into music and reading than running around! It hurts him to hear his dad complain to his mom about him not being the kind of kid he wanted. Garvey finds himself slipping further away from his dad and he isn’t sure how anything he likes will ever find favor with his dad.
Recommended for grades 6 and up.
For a more detailed review, click here.
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