Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different: The New York Times Bestseller
Ben Brooks, Quinton Winter
WINNER OF THE CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2018 & THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER (April 2018)
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‘This book can save lives. This book can change lives. This book can help to bring forth another generation of boys who dare to be different.’ Benjamin Zephaniah
Daniel Radcliffe, Galileo Galilei, Nelson Mandela, Louis Armstrong, Grayson Perry, Louis Braille, Lionel Messi, King George VI, Jamie Oliver… all dared to be different.
Prince charming, dragon slayer, mischievous prankster… More often than not, these are the role-models boys encounter in the books they read at home and at school. 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?
There is an ongoing crisis with regards to young men and mental health, with unhelpful gender stereotypes contributing to this malaise. Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different offers a welcome alternative narrative. It 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. Entries include Frank Ocean, Salvador Dalí, Rimbaud, Beethoven, Barack Obama, Stormzy, Ai Weiwei and Jesse Owens – different sorts of heroes from all walks of life and from all over the world.
A beautiful and transporting book packed with stories of adventure and wonderment, it will appeal to those who need the courage to reject peer pressure and go against the grain. It is the must-have book for all those boys who worry about stuff and all those parents who worry about their boys who worry about stuff. It will educate and entertain, while also encourage and inspire.
For tales of even more brilliant men who have dared to be different, STORIES FOR BOYS WHO DARE TO BE DIFFERENT 2 is out now!
Reviews
Good inspirational short stories. Easy read before bed. Show’s encouragement to young boys to reach their goals
Baron Cello Luther 08.02.2024
It was alright. It was interesting to read about different people's stories
Count Pluto Heronimus 31.12.2023
Some of the people did amazing things
Esquire Poseidon Ketchup 20.08.2023
Most of the people in there were very good. There were quite a lot of tragic stories that have gruesome endings.
Constable Tyler Rollerskate 22.07.2023
From Achmat Hassiem to William Martson a fantastic 3-9 adventure to see the magic of what fantastic men did in the past with a hint of musical marsterpeices. Good Job.
Prince Augustus Hammersmith 17.07.2023
I love it because it teaches me about people who did great things for the world my sister has one about women my friend has one about kids
Lady Amazonia Owl 21.06.2023
I love this book, I listen to it on audio book too!
Sergeant Ice-T Elephant 17.10.2022
This book had lots of information about lots of people from years and years ago and lots of famous people. I enjoyed reading about Lionel messi and Nikolas Tesla
Inspector Octopus Hoverboard 03.09.2022
Like the bit about Thomas edison
Ambassador Merlin Dangerous 25.08.2022
My favourite person was Nicholas Winton, who rescued children in Prague from the Nazis
Esquire Catapult Teabag 17.08.2022
I really like learning about different people, it is fun and I recommend older people should read it.
Chief Pug Unicycle 17.08.2022
fascinating and inspiring stories
natanhanus 29.07.2022
It was good
Superintendent Horatio Pawprint 17.07.2022
It’s a great amazing book
Sergeant Merlin Jumpsuit 13.07.2022
Very inspiring collection of 100 of famous and not so famous stories who went on to make the world better place through compassion, generosity and self belief
Anonymous 12.07.2022
I would recomend this book
Judge Slip Godzilla 19.01.2022
Wow! This book is superb! I love all the characters in this book. It is a great book to learn about people from all around the world. Including Bill Gates, Frank Ocean and much more. I would say this book has a terrific illustration. I just love it!
Lord Pablo Banana 04.12.2021
My favourite footballer Messi is in this book, I like learning about all the interesting people.
Corporal Dobbin Spaghetti-Hoops 16.09.2021
Love this book. Lots of exciting stories about real heroes!
Count Augustus Borneo 01.09.2021
This book is full of inspiring and inspirational boys and men! It's an amazing read
Prince Hercules Hungry-Hippo 16.08.2021
