This clever gift book is a combination graphic novel, advice book for boys, and a quotation anthology---all rolled into one! Includes words of wisdom from: Superstars from alternative, hip-hop, pop, punk, rock, and techno music, Directors and actors from Hollywood's blockbuster movies, Leading athletes from individual, team, motor-, and extreme sports, Alterna-heroes, including graphic novelists and top game designers. Makes a perfect holiday stocking stuffer---a great way to tell a boy, You inspire me!

 

 

This book is aimed at children in preschool-12th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 275 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2009 by Fairview Press, U. S. .

Steve Deger is the co-author of the best-selling Book of Positive Quotations. Queenie Chan is a critically acclaimed illustrator and author.