Description: Celebrating almost twenty years in print, this essential illustrated guidebook for adolescent boys--part manual, part older brother--is now available with 25% new and updated content.
Brief description: Karen Gravelle is the author of Bloomsbury's bestselling nonfiction titles The Period Book, What's Going on Down There?, and The Driving Book. She lives on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Review Quotes:
"Adults uncomfortable discussing sexuality will find support in Karen Gravelle's companion books . . . . Her straight-forward, lively writing provides comfort and readability." --The News & Observer
"A useful and readable guide to puberty for boys. Written in the voice of a trusted adult, this title deftly covers physical changes, sexual intercourse, peer pressure, and pregnancy and birth. . . The text is complemented by comic-book style illustrations that serve to lighten the sometimes serious subject matter." --School Library Journal "A fine book, with lots of great cartoon artwork that adds fine comedy without compromising the importance of the subject." --Booklist