Motown and Didi
Motown and Didi is a realistic fiction novel by Walter Dean Myers. It was first published in 1984 by Viking. It is centered on two African-American lovers living in Harlem, New York City, as they navigate ghetto life and their romantic relationship.
Author | Walter Dean Myers |
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Country | United States |
Subject | Harlem, romance |
Genre | realistic fiction |
Publisher | Viking Press |
Publication date | 1984 |
Pages | 176 |
ISBN | 978-0-670-49062-2 |
Main characters
Motown – One of the main character in the story. He is Didi's lover, a loner, and named after the record company, Motown.
Didi – The other main character in the story. She dreams of moving from Harlem using her scholarship offerings and grades. Like Motown she is a loner. She takes care of her younger brother who later dies of a drug overdose.
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