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Short-listed, Louisiana Young Reader's Choice Award

From the governor-elect of Maryland comes a story of two fatherless boys from Baltimore, both named Wes Moore. One is in prison, serving a life sentence for murder. The other is a Rhodes Scholar, an army veteran, and an author whose book is being turned into a movie produced by Oprah Winfrey.

The story of “the other Wes Moore” is one that the author couldn’t get out of his mind, not since he learned that another boy with his name—just two years his senior—grew up in the same Baltimore neighborhood. He wrote that boy—now a man—a letter, not expecting to receive a reply. But a reply came, and a friendship grew, as letters turned into visits and the two men got to know each other. Eventually, that friendship became the inspiration for Discovering Wes Moore, a moving and cautionary tale examining the factors that contribute to success and failure—and the choices that make all the difference.

Two men. One overcame adversity. The other suffered the indignities of poverty. Their stories are chronicled in Discovering Wes Moore, a book for young people based on Wes Moore’s bestselling adult memoir, The Other Wes Moore.

Praise for Discovering Wes Moore

“Moore wisely opens the door for teens to contemplate their own answers and beliefs, while laying out his own experiences honestly and openly.”—Publishers Weekly

“He argues earnestly and convincingly that young people can overcome the obstacles in their lives when they make the right choices and accept the support of caring adults.”—Kirkus Reviews

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"This adaptation . . . makes for a hopeful and inspiring story."—Kirkus Reviews

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loved this book it's one of my favorite books to read very interesting and fun to read I recommend this book to everyone to learn a great life lesson

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I truly appreciate Wes Moore, taking the time out to share his story. ..The life Wes has lead....Soooooo many others are leading as we speak. To have his life written out will give many young ones the chance to Think,see themselves as they are. .and possibly CHANGE....I've honestly witnessed many Wes Moores and also Wes Moore around my neighborhood growing up and in my own family.Its extremely hard to witness self destructive behavior,when all you want is the best for a person. ..With being a divorced single mother of 7children, 5 being boys ...I can say I truly have had to create a strong spiritual foundation for my children due to the absence of there physical father's and allowing there HEAVENLY FATHER'S presence to be strong and powerful enough to be there guide. ..so far so good my ...14yr old son had to read this book for an 8th grade summer reading program...I must say as a family we were all so drawn into the audible version that all 8 of us now know Wes Moores story. ....This book truly makes me appreciative .THANK YOU JEHOVAH GOD FOR YOUR LOVING SUPPORT with my family. ..!!!!!

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This review is by my 7th Period English class of 8th graders: "The book had a good message" "Informative" "To be honest, I kinda liked it because of all the action and when he went to military school" "Interesting" "Eh" "I honestly thought it gave me a hard time because I got an F on the quiz on it" "It gave me inspiration about life. It was good and sad" "To be honest, it was boring and it didn't teach me anything and I got confused"

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