All the Right Stuff

Written by Walter Dean Myers

A teen navigates life's tough choices at a Harlem soup kitchen after his father's death.

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224 pages· 40,529 words· Est. 4 hour read· ~800L

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Paul Dupree's summer job at a Harlem soup kitchen becomes a journey of self-discovery after his father's death. Guided by Elijah's probing questions and intrigued by Sly's theories, Paul must confront life's big questions. Will he find the courage to take control of his future, or will he remain a bystander in his own life? As he balances basketball, friendship with Keisha, and the challenges of the social contract, Paul's summer becomes a pivotal moment of growth and understanding. Can he rise above the chaos and define his own path?

From the publisher

New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers tackles the social contract from a teen’s perspective in his novel All the Right Stuff. In one of his most thought-provoking novels to date, Myers weaves together political philosophy, basketball, and making soup in Harlem, with the depth that defines his writing career. After his father is shot and killed, Paul Dupree finds a summer job at a Harlem soup kitchen. Elijah, the soup man, questions Paul about tough life choices, even though Paul would rather be playing basketball. Over the summer, Paul begins to understand the importance of taking control of your life. All the Right Stuff includes a Q&amp;A between Walter Dean Myers and Ross Workman, coauthor of Kick.

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