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Sunday, May 23, 2010

Books for Boys

Are you looking for books of interest to boys?

Here are three books that I think boys in a wide range of ages would enjoy: Crispin: the Cross of Lead by Avi, The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick, and The Heart of a Shepard by Roseanne Perry. All are available at www.amazon.com.

These books each tell the story of a young boy during a time of warfare and how it affects their lives.

Some possible topics for discussion or further studies:
  1. the country in which the story takes place
  2. the time period of the story
  3. what kinds of weapons would have been used at that time
  4. what medical treatment would be available for wounded soldiers
  5. the relationship of the main character to his family and how it moves the plot

1 comment:

  1. I have five boys and three girls. I think they will enjoy these books! Mahalo for sharing! :)

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