The Boy's Store Blog — Tween Books

In today's world, it can be hard to pervade that middle school mindset. The middle school kids of today deal with so much more than we did at their age. We always try to highlight a book that kids can relate to, this month we have found a book perfect for the middle-school student in your life. The Dollar Kids follows twelve-year-old Lowen, an amateur comic-book artist, as he traverses the long road of grief. Lowen's neighbor, Abe, has recently died. Lowen hasn't told anyone, but he thinks it's his fault. It is affecting everything in Lowen's life -- he...

Do you feel as though your boy is just not interested in learning? You know he has the ability but how do you fuel the passion for learning. I have gathered here are some tips that I have used to encourage learning and discovery in boys. Each and every family thrives in different environments. Some need noise, others need calm and serenity. Most families need a balance of both. Aim to create that environment often and most of all set an example. Read for your own pleasure and let your children see you doing it Look up spelling of words...

This book was my son’s favorite summer reading selection. The Dangerous Book for Boys was a bestseller in the United Kingdom in 2006. This intentionally old fashioned and politically incorrect guide book for dads and their sons.  It is a reminder of lore and technique not yet completely lost to the digital age. Dangerous Book for Boys should appeal to many boys, even more so if dad joins in. Tongue-in-cheek humor emerges throughout, notably in the chapter called Girls. Recall adventures and historical battles; relearn how to do simple magic tricks, tie knots and much more. You get a sense...