Scary, Gross, and Enlightening Books for Boys Grades 3–12

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  • ISBN 9781586833442
  • Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
  • Publication City/Country: US
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Finally, a book to help educators promote sure-fire reading pleasers to boy readers in grades 3–12!

Scary, Gross, and Enlightening: Books for Boys Grades 3-12 is the helpful new reference handbook for educators looking for just the right books to captivate the imaginations of boys in a way that makes reading fun as well as effective.

In chapters than span the full range of categories and genres, Scary, Gross, and Enlightening surveys the latest and greatest titles aimed at boys in the primary and secondary grades, including nonfiction, graphic novels, mystery and adventure, sports, sci-fi and fantasy, humor, history, books that were made into movies, read-aloud titles, and classic works that have stood the test of time. Each chapter suggests a number of appropriate and delightful titles on a specific theme and includes listings of corresponding websites, reproducible lessons, and activities. The book also provides lists of professional titles to support each chapter’s theme, as well as research-based strategies for teaching with the suggested books.


  • Chapters center on the common themes of “boy books” for grades 3-12, including sports, sci-fi and fantasy, graphic novels, mystery and adventure, and more
  • Offers reproducible lessons and activities
  • Includes a chapter on professional titles relevant to the various themes of the suggested books

Deborah B. Ford is an award-winning library media specialist and international speaker with over 25 years of experience as a classroom teacher and librarian in K–12 schools.

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