boys

Explores the literary work of Khaled Hosseini, including the setting, time period, conflict, and impact of the novel.

"A growing up guidebook for young boys"--Provided by publisher.

While painting his nails to express his every mood and feeling, a young boy discovers the most important thing of all--the magic of being his true self.

Presents a story of friendship between a dog and a little boy. When one of them needs help they are always there for each other.

Tom Tomsky, a timid nine-year-old, reluctantly agrees to help professional ghostbuster Hetty Hyssop find the Incredibly Revolting Ghost that is haunting the Averagely Spooky Ghost hiding out in Tom's attic.

"A twelve-year-old orphan is accused of stealing a rare Egyptian ruby from a museum exhibit and teams up with an unpredictable detective to track down the true criminal to clear his name"--Provided by the publisher.

What if you could communicate with a whale? Rio has been sent to live with a grandmother he barely knows in California, while his mum is in hospital back home. Alone and adrift, the only thing that makes him smile is joining his new friend Marina on her dad's whale watching trips. That is until an incredible encounter with White Beak, a gentle giant of the sea changes everything. But when White Beak goes missing, Rio must set out on a desperate quest to find his whale and somehow save his mum.

"When a boy's grandmother shows him how to fold an origami crane, the boy and crane become instant friends. They sail around the room and play, but the crane also watches over the boy and comforts him in a time of loss. The crane is always on the boy's nightstand--it's the last thing he sees each night and the first thing he sees each morning. Over time, the boy grows older, and the crane becomes dusty. But even when the boy becomes a young man, the crane plays a part in the most important moments of his life. And one day, just like his grandmother before him, the man shows his own son how to fold origami as the crane looks on"--Publisher.

"Transformed into the size of a bee, a curious young boy spends the day learning all about them, setting his world abuzz as he forms an idea about how to make his new friends' lives even sweeter"--Provided by publisher.

Jack Sawyer, a twelve-year-old boy, begins a terrifying quest for the Talisman--for only the Talisman can save his dying mother and defeat their enemy.