Stories for boys who dare to be different True tales of amazing boys who changed the world without killing dragons

Ben Brooks, 1992-

Book - 2018

As a boy, there is an assumption that you will conform to a stereotypical idea of masculinity. But what if you're the introvert kind? What if you prefer to pick up a book rather than a sword? What if you want to cry when you're feeling sad or angry? What if you like the idea of wearing a dress? Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different is an extraordinary compilation of 100 stories of famous and not-so-famous men from the past to the present day, every single one of them a rule-breaker and innovator in his own way, and all going on to achieve amazing things.

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Subjects
Genres
Biographies
Published
Philadelphia : RP Kids 2018.
Language
English
Main Author
Ben Brooks, 1992- (author)
Other Authors
Quinton Winter (illustrator)
Edition
First U.S. edition
Item Description
Originally published in Great Britain in 2018 by Quercus Editions Ltd., a Hachette UK Company.
Physical Description
159 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
ISBN
9780762465927
  • Patch Adams
  • Eddie Aikau
  • Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa
  • Mohed Altrad
  • Roald Amundsen
  • Daniel Anthony
  • Louis Armstrong
  • David Attenborough
  • Baldwin IV
  • Louis Braille
  • Eugene Cernan
  • Favio Chávez
  • Confucius
  • Frederick Douglass
  • Jesse Eisenberg
  • Jaime Escalante
  • The Four Chaplains
  • Charles Fourier
  • Galileo Galilei
  • Mahatma Gandhi
  • Bill Gates
  • Siddhartha Gautama
  • Rick Genest
  • King George VI
  • John Green
  • Alan L. Hart
  • Achmat Hassiem
  • Stephen Hawking
  • Jim Henson
  • Ryan Hreljac
  • Steve Irwin
  • James Earl Jones
  • Chief Joseph
  • William Kamkwamba
  • John Lennon
  • Carl Linnaeus
  • Nelson Mandela
  • William Moulton Marston
  • Iqbal Masih
  • Don McPherson
  • Christian McPhilamy
  • Lionel Messi
  • Harvey Milk
  • Caine Monroy
  • Jorge Muñoz
  • Trevor Noah
  • Tenzing Norgay
  • Ric O'Barry
  • Barack Obama
  • Frank Ocean
  • Christopher Paolini
  • Sergei Polunin
  • Daniel Radcliffe
  • Ghyslain Raza
  • Hans Scholl
  • Percy Shelley
  • Boyan Slat
  • Vedran Smailović
  • Steven Spielberg
  • Chesley Sullenberger
  • Swampy
  • Daniel Tammet
  • Tank Man
  • Alan Turing
  • John Tyndall
  • Uyaquq
  • Rick van Beek
  • Ludwig van Beethoven
  • Vincent Van Gogh
  • Nick Vujicic
  • Taika Waititi
  • Ai Weiwei
  • Oscar Wilde
  • Nicholas Winton
  • Ken Yeang
  • Benjamin Zephaniah.
Review by Booklist Review

Joining a list of recently released books for young readers about children who have changed the world is this title with a focus on boys who performed incredible feats and conquered their own hurdles to change the world in their own way. Some, like Mohed Altrad, overcame extreme poverty and challenges to pursue education and accomplish their dreams. Others, such as Christopher Paolini, found a passion and pursued it. Historical figures such as Louis Braille and Frederick Douglass join currently living figures such as Bill Gates and Lionel Messi, making this title perfect for readers with different interests. Each spread contains a brief biography of an individual, accompanied by both realistic and creatively illustrated images, some of which are reminiscent of the Who Was? book series, while others reflect a more serious tone that goes well with their subjects. Filled with interesting stories about boys (and men) that contributed to and changed the world in their own ways, this text is sure to inspire young readers and show them that there are many, many different ways to make a difference.--Selenia Paz Copyright 2018 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Review by Kirkus Book Review

Single-page biographies of 76 different men show modern boys a range of male-identified role models.Some of the men profiled are wildly famous, such as computer nerd Bill Gates, former president Barack Obama, and Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe. More obscure ones include the 12th-century leper king of Jerusalem and a kid who became famous after being virally mocked on YouTube. Each brief entry attempts to distill large ideas into language accessible for young readers. The apparent goal of showing boys role models beyond famous aggressors is admirable, but with no introductory or conclusive note that ties together the author's overall thoughts, the result is something of a patchwork feel. An overuse of aggressively passive voice and vaguely inspirational statements impede the quality of the text, and questionable or speculative historical information limits its value. The language is simplified to the point of dumbed-down, which contrasts wildly with some of the intense moments, such as the chemical castration of Alan Turing that led to his suicide or the murder of child slave Iqbal Masih; this may make it hard to find an appropriate audience. However, many of the less familiar entries provide an interesting introduction to their lives and efforts, which may lead some readers to search out more and better information. Unfortunately, there is no bibliography or list of further reading, so they'll have to do that work on their own.A timely and worthy attempt dragged down by poor execution. (Collective biography. 8-13) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.