06/18/2012:
"The Artemis Fowl, Mortal Instruments, Lord of the Rings and Cherub series
would all be good reads for boys that like fiction, especially fantasy
fiction. The problem is this is a list of recommended series. Many boys
prefer non-fiction or very true to life. The majority of those books are
not written is series but in sets, where books by the same author have
similar themes but the stories don't lead into each other. Gary Paulsen
is the gateway author I would recommend boys who would rather have
true-to-life action. Most of his books are survival stories similar to
Jack London, but from a human perspective.
"
05/30/2012:
"a list of better Young Adult books:
Icefall by Matthew Kirby
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson
"
04/2/2012:
"These books almost all have females as the main protagonists. It's the
boys that are having trouble in school. How about books specifically for
them?
"
07/25/2011:
"Why are 95% of these books for girls and have female protagonists? The
boys are the ones who are doing worse in the academic system. Where are
the books to inspire them? Shame on you GreatSchools Staff for not
addressing their needs.
"
07/25/2011:
"As for boys books, the Eragon series, Inkheart although the main character
is a girl, Hunger games, Percy Jackson and Red Pyramid Series.
I agree with the comment about Clan of the Cave Bear, Excellent series
although it is quite sexually explicit. There are many positive things
also, this writer did her research. I read this book at the age of 14 and
Ayla quickly became my role model. I will let my 13 year old daughter read
it but under close supervision( many conversations to be had)
"
07/19/2011:
"I am surprised Clan of the Cave Bear is recommended for middle school. It
is a good series but has explicit sex and rape in it. And it is not
suggestive but descriptive. Re-think this recommendation.
"
05/9/2011:
"This list is so heavily biased towards girls and girls' interests I cannot
recommend it to my teenage son."
