Walter Dean Myers - Slam!

Pros: Tackles a lot of social issues concerning growing up an African-American male

Cons: lots of play by play basketball lingo. This might appeal to players.

The Bottom Line: An excellent coming-of-age story that tackles some intense issues.

Review: As you open the cover, you get transported into the life of Slam, an African-American teenaged male, also known as Greg Harris. He is called Slam due to his skills on the basketball court. However, the strengths of this book take place off court- front...

Pros: Great Story, Good for Sports Fans

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: Great Book!!

Review: You hear about the rough tough life of inner city kids of New York and Chicago, who play basketball all day because they have no money and nothing else to do. This book brings all that to life, sometimes too clearly. I won't reveal any details or the...

Pros: Great story.

Cons: >>><<<>>><<<>>>I was bored sorry!

Review: Since I am the only person to write an opinion on this book, I'll make this good. THIS BOOK IS GOOD!! THE END.
HAHA, for real if you are looking for a good book for your child between the ages of 12 & up then you should borrow this book from...

Pros: This book keeps you turning pages

Cons: It's too short

Review: This book is based on a boy named Greg "Slam" Harris. He can do it all on the basketball court but his grades aren't to good. His temper is bad, he's always on the verge of exploding. Growing up in the hood and listening to gun shots and police sirens ...

Pros: This book relates to many of young people.

Cons: In my opinion this book does not have any negative parts in it.

Review: Slam is a book that in my opinion is one that most Black African- American males would enjoy, or has experienced. This is one of Walter-Dean Myers best work.This book setting takes place in Harlem, New York. It is about a student -athlete named Greg ...