Handbook for Boys Audiobook (Unabridged)

" "Duke's Barbershop" where Duke and the regulars talk about life and try and show the way to two troubled teenagers -Jimmy and Kevin. The conceit is good, but the book doesn't quite make it, although there are flashes of Myers' usual talent. It's hard to say who the audience for this is, as it probably reads better to an adult with some life experience under the belt than to young men to whom it's addressed to. "

" Very compelling story about making choices and how elders can influence youth. "

" Handbook for Boys is about a boy who grows up in Harlem and of course living in Harlem there are a lot of influences and not always the nicest of people. So he grows up making decisions which can be living free or living behind bars. "

" there is little action ,so it is not very exciting. "

" Throughout this story, life issues are addressed by the main characters. But children and even adults can benefit from puzzling through this book. Children may need to be supported when reading, but the material is definitely worth the work! "

" My 14-year-old son did not want to read this or have it read to him, but I liked it a lot, and I thought it was a good book for a middle school boy. One chapter was entitled Sex. Who wouldn't want to read this book? "

" Fantastic book for boys and girls. I am going to read it to all of my classes. "

" I think teen boys may be a bit bored with the story...I was...I really like Monster and it circulates well at my high school but this book missed the mark for me. "

" All I can tell you is its not just for boys;; Its funny i love it. "

" Wonderful....great lessons to be learned through this book. "

" A great and accessible book for all boys - and especially those from challenging circumstances - to engage in questions of the choices we make as to how we live our lives. "

" Normally I love WDM, but this book was overly preachy. It would be interesting to teach this to middle and/or high school students, as the book contains many topics for discussion. "

" I was reading this book for an after school program through the Boys & Girls' Club with which I volunteer. A great easy read for kids. I can see why they like Walter Dean Myers. Unless, however, you are under the age of 15 though I would I not recommend this book. "

" I liked this book a lot because it was like a rulebook for boys. it taught me all the dos and don'ts for about everything a boy needs to know about. I would recommend this book to all the boys. "

" Bummer of a book, but a short, cheap one, so not bad. My sister's kids at the ghetto-cademy would do well to read it, because the message is to be responsible for your own choices in life. "

" So far, so good. About a 2 kids getting in trouble and learning what's right and wrong at this guy's barbershop in Louissiana. "

" I really liked this book. It had a sad and happy ending. I think duke is the most interesting character. The book has some stuff about his life but not enough to write a whole paper about him and his background. "

" Kevin and Jimmy are learning life from three gentleman at a barbershop where they work after school. Trouble is, only Jimmy seems to be taking Cap, Mister M., and Duke's advice to stay out of trouble. In the end, Kevin ends up in jail for possession and Jimmy begins to mentor another troubled youth. "

" I really liked this book. It had a sad and happy ending. I think duke is the most interesting character. The book has some stuff about his life but not enough to write a whole paper about him and his background. "

" This book was alright. It was mostly the same thing over and over again. It got kinda boring towards the end. But some of the content was great. "

" This book is very interesting and also I like the author Walter Dean Miyers "

" Very compelling story about making choices and how elders can influence youth. "

" the book was alright, but it could've been more believable and truthful "

" I liked this book a lot because it was like a rulebook for boys. it taught me all the dos and don'ts for about everything a boy needs to know about. I would recommend this book to all the boys. "

" All I can tell you is its not just for boys;; Its funny i love it. "

" Normally I love WDM, but this book was overly preachy. It would be interesting to teach this to middle and/or high school students, as the book contains many topics for discussion. "

" This book was about two people living in Harlem. Also how they got into trouble. but mainly just talking about Harlem. I could make a text to world connection "