Stories for Boys who Dare to be Different
Further True Tales of Amazing Boys who Changed the World without Killing Dragons
This book includes a collection of short one-page biographies about a wide range of people, who match the respective title, along with a drawing of the person and a quote by the person.
The portrayed people include well known people, as well as people probably unheard of by most readers. The stories are all chosen to encourage young readers to stand up for what they believe in and to dare to be different.
Keywords/Themes
Courage, Empowerment, Breaking stereotypes, Overcoming Adversity, Self-Confidence and Non-Conformity, Identity, Role Models, Activism, Inspiration, Diversity, Perseverance and Compassion.
Book Review & Recommended Use in Classroom
The books each bring a collection of 1-page short biographies about a wide range of people who match the respective title together with a painted picture of the person plus a quote of something this person said. The stories highlight a mix of famous personalities and lesser-known individuals, many of whom readers might not have heard of before.The stories are all chosen to encourage young readers to stand up for what they believe in and to be different.
The texts are written in rather simple English. Therefore, they could probably be read by most class 8 pupils. However, for weaker students they can also be useful in class 9 or 10. They could also be used as a door opener for further research into the people’s lives.
(Ulrike, April 2025)
Sensitive Content
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About the Author
Ben Brooks was born in 1992 in Gloucestershire, England, and began writing at a young age, publishing his first novel while still a teenager. In recent years, he has expanded into children’s literature with works like Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, which encourages individuality and compassion.
