Steve Harmon is a 16 year old teenager on trial for the murder of a convenience store owner.
Is Steve Harmon Guilty?
Monster by Walter Dean Myers
Two other guys say that Steve was the lookout for the robbery. Steve says he's innocent.
One of Steve's favorite classes in school is his film class. To cope with the stress of being in jail, he is writing a screenplay of his experience.
Steve is scared of his situation. He is worried that he is going to be locked up for life.
Although Steve is a juvenile, he is being tried as an adult.
Steve gets the feeling that his attorney doesn't think he's innocent.
Steve writes in his journal every night as a way to cope with his fears.
One of the guys who admits to the robbery is getting a plea deal for testifying against Steve.