Synopses & Reviews
This superb collection of original stories by twelve contemporary male writers
explores the relationship between fathers and sons with thoughtfulness, comedy, and wisdom. There are stories about a boy who wants a different father and others with fathers who are demanding, loving, and absent. There is even a digital father from the future. This unique collection will give boys food for thought on a subject that is close to home.
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"Thought-provoking, humorous, and wise."- Books for Growing Minds
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"The stories are funny, truthful, poignant, and bittersweet...Gives teens a realistic picture of the variety of father/son relationships."
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Books for Growing Minds "Thought-provoking, humorous, and wise." Publishers Weekly
Presents wisdom for all.
VOYA
Overall the collection is a good choice for libraries and father-son book clubs. School Library Journal
The stories are funny, truthful, poignant, and bittersweet...This book gives teens a realistic picture of the variety of father/son relationships.
About the Author
Tony Bradman was a pop music journalist before becoming a children's book writer and reviewer in 1980. He has written fiction, poetry, and edited a number of highly successful anthologies. He also compiled The Kingfisher Treasury of Pirate Stories.