Books like Amiri and Odette by Walter Dean Myers
Walter Dean Myers transforms the classic ballet Swan Lake into a contemporary urban tale, narrated in verse. Amiri, a brave individual of African American heritage, falls in love with the beautiful Odette. Together, they confront the menacing Big Red on the streets of the Swan Lake Projects, blending themes of love, courage, and community.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Walter Dean Myers
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