--- product_id: 1348691 title: "Monster: A Story About Crime, Justice, and Life on Trial" price: "2350F" currency: XPF in_stock: true url: https://frenchpolynesia.desertcart.com/products/1348691-monster-a-story-about-crime-justice-and-life-on-trial store_origin: PF region: French Polynesia --- # Unique courtroom story told as a screenplay Multiple prestigious literary awards 281 pages of gripping narrative Monster: A Story About Crime, Justice, and Life on Trial **Price:** 2350F **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎥 Turn the page, live the trial — don’t miss the story everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Monster: A Story About Crime, Justice, and Life on Trial - **How much does it cost?** 2350F with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [frenchpolynesia.desertcart.com](https://frenchpolynesia.desertcart.com/products/1348691-monster-a-story-about-crime-justice-and-life-on-trial) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Thought-Provoking Themes:** Explore complex issues of justice, identity, and systemic challenges that resonate with today’s social climate. - • **Immersive Courtroom Drama:** Dive into a gripping felony murder trial told through the eyes of a 16-year-old filmmaker. - • **Award-Winning Storytelling:** Experience a critically acclaimed narrative honored with the Coretta Scott King and Michael L. Printz Awards. - • **Accessible Paperback Edition:** Convenient, illustrated paperback format for on-the-go reading and easy sharing. - • **Perfect for Young Adult Readers:** Ranked top 20 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction across multiple categories including Law & Crime and Prejudice & Racism. ## Overview Monster by Walter Dean Myers is a 281-page illustrated paperback that delivers a powerful courtroom drama through the unique lens of a teenage filmmaker on trial for felony murder. Celebrated with multiple awards including the Coretta Scott King Honor and Michael L. Printz Award, this novel challenges readers to confront justice, identity, and systemic bias. A top-ranked title in Teen & Young Adult Fiction, it’s a must-read for socially conscious millennials seeking impactful storytelling. ## Description Sometimes I feel like I have walked into the middle of a movie. Maybe I can make my own movie. The film will be the story of my life. No, not my life, but of this experience. I'll call it what the lady who is the prosecutor called me. MONSTER. FADE IN: INTERIOR COURT. A guard sits at a desk behind Steve. Kathy O'Brien, Steve's lawyer, is all business as she talks to Steve. O'BRIEN Let me make sure you understand what's going on. Both you and this king character are on trial for felony murder. Felony Murder is as serious as it gets. . . . When you're in court, you sit there and pay attetion. You let the jury know that you think the case is a serious as they do. . . . STEVE You think we're going to win ? O'BRIEN (seriously) It probably depends on what you mean by "win." Sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon is on trial for murder. A Harlem drugstore owner was shot and killed in his store, and the word is that Steve served as the lookout. Guilty or innocent, Steve becomes a pawn in the hands of "the system," cluttered with cynical authority figures and unscrupulous inmates, who will turn in anyone to shorten their own sentences. For the first time, Steve is forced to think about who he is as he faces prison, where he may spend all the tomorrows of his life. As a way of coping with the horrific events that entangle him, Steve, an amateur filmmaker, decides to transcribe his trial into a script, just like in the movies. He writes it all down, scene by scene, the story of how his whole life was turned around in an instant. But despite his efforts, reality is blurred and his vision obscured until he can no longer tell who he is or what is the truth. This compelling novel is Walter Dean Myers's writing at its best. 2000 Coretta Scott King Honor Book, 2000 Michael L. Printz Award, 1999 National Book Award Finalist, 01 Heartland Award for Excellence in YA Lit Finalist, 00-01 Tayshas High School Reading List, and 00-01 Black-Eyed Susan Award Masterlist 2000 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA), Hornbook Fanfare 2000, Michael L. Printz Award 2000, 2000 Coretta Scott King Award Author Honor Book, 2000 Quick Picks for Young Adults (Recomm. Books for Reluctant Young Readers), and 2000 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA) ## Features - Author: Myers, Walter Dean. - Publisher: Amistad - Pages: 281 - Publication Date: 2001 - Edition: Illustrated - Binding: Paperback - MSRP: 9.99 - ISBN13: 9780064407311 - ISBN: 0064407314 - Other ISBN: 9780061975028 - Other ISBN Binding: print - Language: en ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #5,738 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #12 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Prejudice & Racism #16 in Teen & Young Adult Law & Crime Stories #18 in Teen & Young Adult Fantasy & Supernatural Mysteries & Thrillers | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 4,178 Reviews | ## Images ![Monster: A Story About Crime, Justice, and Life on Trial - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81mR8NV879S.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://frenchpolynesia.desertcart.com/products/1348691-monster-a-story-about-crime-justice-and-life-on-trial](https://frenchpolynesia.desertcart.com/products/1348691-monster-a-story-about-crime-justice-and-life-on-trial) --- *Product available on Desertcart French Polynesia* *Store origin: PF* *Last updated: 2026-10-13*