Handbook for Boys: A Novel
No. of pages 224
Published: 2009
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"Handbook for Boys" by Walter Dean Myers tells the story of two brothers, Charles and Jimmy, who navigate the challenges of growing up in a tough urban environment. As they face issues like peer pressure, family struggles, and the quest for identity, they often reflect on what it means to become a man. The narrative incorporates a mix of humor and serious themes, offering insights into the complexities of adolescence. Through their experiences, the novel explores brotherhood, resilience, and the lessons learned on the journey to adulthood, making it a poignant reflection on the challenges boys encounter as they grow up. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 224 pages in this book.
It is a novel.
This book was published in 2009 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .
Walter Dean Myers is an award-winning writer of fiction, non-fiction and poetry for young people. His many titles include the Newbery Honor Books Scorpions and Somewhere in the Darkness, and the Caldecott Honor Book Harlem in collaboration with his son Christopher, who also worked with him on Monster. Walter Dean Myers grew up in Harlem and now lives in Jersey City, New Jersey, with his family.