The Dangerous Book for Boys
 

The Dangerous Book for Boys

by Conn Iggulden, Hal Iggulden

Equal parts droll and gorgeous nostalgia book and heartfelt plea for a renewed sense of adventure in the lives of boys and men, Conn and Hal Iggulden's The Dangerous Book for Boys became a mammoth bestseller in the United Kingdom in 2006. Adapted, in moderation, for American customs in this edition (cricket is gone, rugby remains; conkers are out, Navajo Code Talkers in), The Dangerous Book is... (read more)

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Alicia O
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So fun! If you've never seen this book you must find it. This is a wonderful book about things boys need to do! There is one for girls too.

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  • Dulcinea

    dulcinea said:

    We used the 'make your own battery' out of quarters, tin foil and vinegar for a school science fair project- and it worked! This book is a lot of fun. My husband enjoys it as much as the kids and I do. Latin, secret codes, astronomy, build your own go cart, Shakespeare and so much more. Makes a great gift.

    posted Tuesday, March 18 2008
  • mrbedpost

    mrbedpost said:

    I just got it and the forward, "I didn't have this book when i was a boy" brought a tear to my eye.

    Teach the boys to wonder and reach for the stars, someday they might just reach out and touch them. "Why not? WHY NOT?!"

    posted Thursday, December 27 2007
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