Garvey's Choice Emma Otheguy reclusive kingdom offers her family

reclusive kingdom offers her family enough wealth to save Inophe in exchange for Elodie’s hand in marriage

larger threats loom

she can focus on her painting--though she hides a secret from everyone around her

Five interlocking narratives explore one common story - the tradition of resistance and uplift

our inner coach can buoy us up: Focus—you can do this

Garvey's Choice Emma Otheguy reclusive kingdom offers her familyThis emotionally resonant novel in verse by award winning author Nikki Grimes celebrates choosing to be true to yourself. Garvey's father has always wanted Garvey to be athletic, but Garvey is interested in astronomy, science fiction, readinganything but sports. Feeling like a failure, he comforts himself with food. Garvey is kind, funny, smart, a loyal friend, and he is also overweight, teased by bullies, and lonely. When his only friend encourages