52 pages 1 hour read

Nikki Grimes

Bronx Masquerade

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2002

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Reviews & Readership

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Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes has been praised for its engaging narrative, diverse characters, and its ability to capture the complexities of teenage life through poetry. Readers appreciate the realistic portrayal of personal struggles and the use of multiple perspectives. Criticisms include some characters feeling underdeveloped and a plot that can be predictable. Overall, it's a compelling read for young adults.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bronx Masquerade?

A reader who would enjoy Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes is likely a teen or young adult who appreciates stories about diverse urban experiences and self-discovery. Fans of The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo or Monster by Walter Dean Myers may also find this book compelling for its poignant exploration of identity and personal expression.

Recommended

Reading Age

12-18years

Lexile Level

HL670L

Book Details

Genre
Realistic Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
African American Literature
Themes
Values/Ideas: Literature
Identity: Race
Self Discovery
Topics
Education