Synopses & Reviews
Boys need and want advice on all kinds of issues, for all kinds of problems, questions, and concerns. Often, they donandrsquo;t know who or how to ask, and it seems to them that most self-help books are written for girls.
Everything about this book is for and about guys. Graphic-novel-style illustrations engage even reluctant readers. Quotes from real boys, results from a nationwide survey, inspiring stories, facts, and anecdotes keep them interested.
Journaling prompts invite boys to think about each topic and what it means to themandmdash;from family life to fitting in, showing emotions, bullies, school, peer pressure, failure, handling anger, and more.
Positive, practical, and affirming, 100 Things is just what boys need in a world of mixed messages on what it means to be male.
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and#160;andldquo;Truly a gift to boys and parents. . . . Buy this book for your pre-teen and buy one for the school library where he attends. andrdquo;andmdash;Eccentric Observer Newspapers
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and#160;andldquo;As you prepare for a new school year, you may want to scan the new 100 Things Guys Need to Knowandmdash;and leave the book handy for the boys in your life.andrdquo;andmdash;Parenting Press
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andldquo;Boys will find this fun guide, with its myth-debunking comic strips, easy to relate to and full of helpful hints. The hip layout of the book, coupled with its use of quotes from real guys, helps to ease the embarrassment of addressing troublesome issues such as body changes, new social demands on a young teen, and divorce. Infused with character-building messages and advice from Zimmerman,
100 Things is a helpful and accessible resource for young men.andrdquo;andmdash;
Youth TodayReview
andldquo;Zimmerman dispels myths about macho responses and offers sound advice about school, relationships, health and plans for the future.andrdquo;andmdash;Patriot-News
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andldquo;A snappy self-help guide with enough of a comic-book flair to appeal to guys.andrdquo;andmdash;
School Library Journal and#160;
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andldquo;Great for the guy who needs to know what other guys are thinking, trying to figure out, mad about, glad about, feeling what, getting along, and needs to know about family, friends, being themselves.andrdquo;andmdash;
Childrenandrsquo;s LiteratureReview
andldquo;A positive, practical, and affirming look at what it means to be male these days.andrdquo;
andmdash;Curriculum Review
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andldquo;Everything about this book is for and about guys. Graphic-novel-style illustrations engage even reluctant readers. Quotes from real boys, results from a nationwide survey, stories, and facts keep them interested. Prompts invite boys to think about each topic and what it means to them from family life to fitting in, showing emotions, bullies, school, peer pressure, failure, anger, and more.andrdquo; andmdash;The Cracked Spine blog
About the Author
Bill Zimmerman has written more than a dozen books used by families, children, and schools. As an editor at Newsday, one of the nationandrsquo;s largest newspapers, he created a special section for young people on current events and other issues that has twice been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.