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by Andy Griffiths with illustrations by Terry Denton
Scholastic
"From the Best-Selling Author of The Day My Butt Went Psycho..." 'nuff said.
In researching about the types of books boys like to read I came up with a short list of elements that, when included, would increase a reader's interest. Most of the things writers are taught have to do with craft elements – subtext, metaphor,
a portraitby Jeanette WinterHarcourt 1998Out of the darkness I emerge, and the next few weeks are going to be heavy with picture book biographies and graphic novels. Not that any of you are keeping tabs, just what I've been soaking in for the past couple of weeks while visiting the island of Incommunicado.For this intimate look at the painter Georgia O'Keeffe, Winter has chosen to tell not so
The Day My Butt Went Psycho! I can see why kids would want to pick that one up for the title alone. :D
Hey David, again, a lot to think about and of value, but I think you're undervaluing boys. My little guy is not a good reader at all, and it's not one of his favorite things to do, but I think you're wrong that boys don't care about character or plot. In fact, I think one of the main things that makes the Captain Underpants series so appealing is not just it's outrageous
Pam, as always, I think we're on the same team here, but a couple of points suggest clarification.<br /><br />I think we can agree that a large part of the problem comes down to choices, and sometimes I feel the deck is stacked against boys. I know several bookstores -- indie bookstores, children's bookstores -- who, as a matter of principle, do not carry <i>any</i> of Andy Griffiths'
Hi David,<br />I think that when you have a reluctant reader you have to find that middle ground. Let them have their silly, disgusting fun and then encourage them to read other, more sofisticated books, magazines or even comic books with characters and storylines that interest them.<br /><br />As the mom of two now-grown boys, I remember the fun they had with Mad Libs. It was all giggles all
Hey David - thought provoking as usual! Do you think there's a tipping point age-wise here, where boys actually begin to be interested in the more nuanced craft elements?
nicole,<br /><br />i think that tipping point is, like many boys, a function of their interest, culture, etc. like puberty (though i'm not saying it's biological) i think boys like to discover things at their own speed, and when they do they tend to stick longer. <br /><br />when i trained to be a teacher many moons ago i was told to expect that boys would try to monopolize class time by