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Reading great books can put boys in the fast lane to success !
When boys don't read enough, they can get left behind in life. Since 2003, Booksforboys.com has been helping boys to succeed by providing them with books that they like to read. Boys like the books on our website because they have story lines that appeal to them, and are written in a boy-friendly style.
The encouraging emails we receive from the parents, grandparents and other relatives of boys tell us we are making a difference.
So, if you're looking for some books that your son, grandson or nephew will actually read and enjoy, give Booksforboys.com a try.
OUR SUMMER READING SUGGESTIONS ARE LISTED BELOW
Ages 5-9
Dinosaurs Before Dark, Magic Tree House. Mary Pope Osbourne. 68 pages. Ages 6-8. This is the first book in the classic series. Jack and his sister discover a magic tree house that can transport them anywhere in time, to anyplace on the earth! Adventure and time travel to the age of dinosaurs are a potent combination in exposing young boys to the joy of reading. Each future book is a stand alone adventure to a different time and place. All books have illustrations that bring the story to life. In stock. $4.99.
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First Flight by George Shea. Ages 7-9. 48 pages. This book tells the story of the Wright brothers first engine powered flights into history, including young Tom Tate who volunteered to try out the prototype glider when there wasn’t enough airlift to get a grown man up in the air! Young boys will be educated and engrossed by these daring early flights. They’ll identify with the adventurous spirit of Tom Tate as well. Colorful illustrations will put boys right into this history making adventure.
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Monster Bugs, by Lucille Penner. 48 pages. Ages 6-9.
Young boys will love this book! Fascinating insects are revealed in a simple yet dramatic fashion. Boys will be bug-eyed when they read about the water bug that acts like a vampire, the “assassin” bug that injects its prey with poison, the black widow spider that poisons and kills it mate, the insect that disguises itself as a tree branch and more! Colorful illustrations bring these monster bugs to life.
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Eat My Dust! Henry Ford’s First Race, by Monica Kulling. 48 pages. Ages 6-8. Boys will be entertained and educated when they read how Henry Ford’s first race changed the world. This is the true story of how Henry Ford bet his life savings on a car race, and how he utilized the winnings to actually start the Ford Motor company! Told in comedic fashion, this is a fun way to introduce boys to the father of the auto industry. In stock. $4.99.
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Twisters, By Lucille Penner. 48 pages. Ages 6-8. This is an engaging exploration into the awesome power of Tornados. The author does a superb job of interweaving human drama into the science of tornados, writing in a compelling, yet simple manner. Vibrant colors and illustrations will have your son’s eyes popping out of his head, as he gets an unforgettable introduction into the awesome world of Twisters! In stock. $4.99.
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Ages 9-12
Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls. 208 pages. Ages 9-12. This is an emotionally moving story about the amazing devotion between a boy and his two hunting dogs, Little Ann and Old Dan. The story is set during the early 1900’s, in the Ozarks countryside of Oklahoma. Billy Coleman lives and works on the family farm with his two sisters and parents. Billy longs for two hunting dogs, and works and saves for two years and purchases two pups. Billy trains them to hunt raccoons as the pups grow up, and the trio become inseparable. Billy does his chores on the farm during the day, and goes out hunting raccoons at night with Little Ann and Old Dan. The storytelling and series of adventures that unravel are amazing. An incredible bond forms between Billy and his dogs, as well as between the two dogs. They depend on each other to face the dangers of the forest, as well as facing down two bullies and their hunting dogs. The drama intensifies as Billy enters his beloved dogs in a hunting contest, and the three of them are nearly frozen to death in a fast moving winter storm. They win the contest, and soon after, face the most dangerous animal in the forest. The emotionally powerful climax occurs when Billy’s dogs save his life, while making the ultimate sacrifice. The storytelling is captivating, and contains themes of devotion, trust, hard work, and determination. The end of the story contains a powerful uplifting spiritual message that ties in with the miraculous growth of a red fern tree at the graveyard site of Billy’s beloved dogs. This is an outstanding classic novel that is great for boys who love dogs and the great outdoors. In stock. 7.99.
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Great American Warriors, by Sal Tomasi. Ages 9-12. 97 pgs. Boys can now meet some of the real Supermen from American History:
Frindle, by Andrew Clements. Comedy. 112 pages. Ages 9-12. Nick Allen is a 5th grader who is a bit independent, and a bit of a trouble-maker. After learning from his teacher about the origins of words, Nick decides that pens will be renamed Frindles. The use of the word Frindle spreads quickly through the student body, and sets off a string of comedic events. Nick and the students refuse to stop using the word, resulting in principal visits, newspaper publicity, advertising offers, etc. As Nick becomes a local hero, his teacher and principal get tied up in knots, trying to figure out what to do. In the end, the word Frindle is adopted in the dictionary, and his teacher acknowledges the importance of what Nick has done.
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AGES 10-14
The Boys From Brooklyn: The Great Robbery. Salvatore Tomasi. 148 pages. Ages 10-14. Boys won't be able to put down this entertaining story of eight boys getting themselves into all sorts of predicaments. It's the summer of 1974. Nicky and his friends are typical young teenage boys growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y. The summertime living is easy and filled with fun, laughs and drama: Stickball. Johnny on the Pony. The fireworks. Terror in the train yard. Fights. Yes, the summertime living is easy until Tommy dares the boys to do something risky. Something that can screw them up for the rest of their lives. Themes such as friendship, competing, father-son relations, mom's guiding hand, ratting on your friends, and "doing the right thing" unfold in a real life and boy-friendly style. Boys will connect with Nicky, Frankie, Abe, Rob, Tommy, Zach, Victor and Jimmy. They might even learn an important lesson about peer pressure, but don't tell him! In Stock. $7.95
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Holes, by Luis Sachar. Adventure / Drama. 230 pages. Ages 10-14. This is a school classic that boys actually like to read! An original and captivating story about a young teenager named Stanley who is sent to juvenile detention camp for a theft he did not commit. At the detention camp he meets other so called juvenile delinquents named Zero, Magnet and Armpit. They are forced to mindlessly dig holes in the desert. The book is more intriguing and multi-layered than most. There are several engrossing storylines told in the present and a previous time that climax in a very satisfying ending. Your son will be drawn into Stanley’s new world, his ancestors, his new juvenile delinquent friends, as well as his corrupt captors and their hidden agenda. The author skillfully combines adventure, mystery and suspense to produce an entertaining and thought-provoking story that your son will enjoy, and not soon forget. In Stock. $7.99
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Under the Black Ensign, by L. Ron Hubbard. 108 pages. Ages 12 and up. This is a swashbuckling, action filled pirate tale set in 1680. Tom Bristol's naval career aspirations are brought to a crashing end when he is forced into slave labor aboard the British warship, HMS Terror. Rebelling against the authoritarian rule of the ship's cruel Admiral, Tom refuses an order, and will face one hundred lashes. Just as his punishment is being meted out, the British ship is attacked by pirates, and Tom escapes and joins the pirate crew. Tom once again finds himself in peril. He kills a pirate planning a mutiny, while defending an odd looking stowaway. The pirate leader punishes Tom by marooning him on a desert island, with only three days of food and water. Tom vows to not only survive, but to seek out his enemies and serve his brand of justice on them. This is a fantastic story for boys that like sea faring adventures and pirate stories. In stock. Click to see the video trailer
This book comes with a free, professionally produced, multicast Audio CD! Boys become engrossed by reading the book while listening to the story being told in dramatic fashion, complete with cinema quality sound effects.
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Army Rangers to the Rescue:
They were the untested leaders of a dangerous rescue mission inside enemy territory, desperately trying to save five hundred American prisoners from being slaughtered.
Raiders of the Invincible Empire:
These men lifted an entire country off its knees and restored America's courage, after the sneak attack on the USA at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
The Defiant Sea Captain:
His ship was on fire and sinking. Much of his crew had been killed or wounded. The British naval captain demanded that he surrender. The American sea captain roared back his defiant reply: "I HAVE NOT YET BEGUN TO FIGHT!"
The Rebel General:
His leadership is why the United States exists today, and his actions set the example for future American leaders.
These amazing short stories grab a boy's attention from the first sentence. They provide instant gratification for boys that are quickly bored. These educational stories can also be useful material for book reports on American History.
After boys experience the heroic actions of these Great American Warriors, they may ask themselves: Did these men really do these things? The answer is yes.
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