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Historical Fiction · 2007 · G

The Dangerous Book for Boys

by Conn Iggulden

Everything a boy needs to know — from tying knots to hunting rabbits to making a bow and arrow.

The bestselling book for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses*, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age old question of what the big deal with girls is. In this digital age there is still a place for knots, skimming stones and stories of incredible courage. This book recaptures Sunday afternoons, stimulates curiosity, and makes for great father-son activities. The brothers Conn and Hal have put together a wonderful collection of all things that make being young or young at heart fun—building go-carts and ele

ForAll agesGenreHistorical FictionLength288 pagesRead time~8 hours

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Violence

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No violence

Language

None

No profanity

Sexual Content

None

No sexual content

Substance Use

None

No substance use

Emotional Intensity

None

Adventure activities safely presented

What this book is about

The 2006 non-fiction activity book by the Iggulden brothers celebrates old-fashioned adventure: building a go-kart, learning semaphore, hunting and cooking rabbits, making a battery. Charming and practical. For boys of all ages.

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