Garvey’s Choice
Nikki Grimes
Garvey is a kind, funny, smart, and loyal boy who feels lonely and is teased at school because of his weight. At home, his father wishes he were more like his sports-loving sister, while Garvey prefers reading science fiction and quietly singing. His friend Joe encourages him to try out for middle-school chorus. There Garvey finds acceptance, new friendship, and confidence in his singing. His family, including his father, comes to recognize how much music means to him. The novel is told in Japanese tanka poems.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.
