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Title: An Unexpected Delight for Boys
Review: Don't let the size or cost of this little treasure fool you. Between the covers there is a variety of poetry that would be readable to the most reluctant male readers. Goofy, fun, depressing, shocking... there is a range of emotional responses for readers here that is rare for such a small volume by one author. I had read a previous customer review on this site and almost didn't read this book because of the negativity. All I can say is that she must have been female. As an educator of 33 years who is vitally concerned about the growing gender gap in boys' literacy in our schools, I am glad that I did. This slim volume certainly carries with it keys that could unlock a boy's mind to the possibilities of the written (and spoken) word. A "must-have" for English teachers in the 5-7th grade range, or for any parent who would like his/her son to experience really accessible poetry.
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