100 things guys need to know
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 116-117) and index.

Zimmerman surveyed over 500 boys, ages 9 to 13, and offers their insights in this benign collection of tips for success. Organized into six sections You, Body and Mind, Family, School, Relationships, and Future these bits of wisdom generally boil down to being true to oneself and acting with personal integrity. Unfortunately, they are spooned out in platitudes, like Communication Is Important, Friends and Family Can Mix, Do What's Right for You, and Explore Your Interests. Zimmerman includes numerous quotes from his survey results and boxed items such as A Guy Like You, Take Action!, Fact, Check This Out, and Tips to beef up the once-over-lightly text with some actual details and empowering suggestions. Cartoon drawings decorate the pages, with spreads of Guy Comix illustrating the text with situational scenarios. The net effect is not unlike reading a collection of brief self-help articles from a teen magazine.

Grades 4-7.

7-9,Baker & Taylor