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Every Man for Himself: Ten Short Stories About Being a Guy

Author: Mercado, Nancy E.

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 4.5
Points 5.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 35400
Points per Word 0.000141
Page Count 176
Points per Page 0.028409

Description

"Every Man for Himself: Ten Short Stories About Being a Guy" is an anthology of ten original short stories written by well-known authors of children's books. The stories feature male characters navigating topics such as family problems, sexuality, and courage. This collection is intended for readers in grades 9-12 and has a reading level of 4.5.

Quick Summary

Ten celebrated children's authors explore what it really means to grow up male in this anthology that dives into friendship, family drama, and finding your courage. Packed with humor, heart, and honest stories about embarrassing moments, tough decisions, and standing up for yourself, readers see real teen experiences reflected across ten totally different voices. If your kid likes quick, impactful reads like those in Chicken Soup for the Soul, they'll devour these ten powerful short stories. Perfect for ages 14-18, this accessible read at a 4.5 reading level delivers sophisticated themes for teens who want stories that actually get them.