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Common salt LAKE City — Boys are readers: all of them. Some have already discovered the books that speak to them; others accept notwithstanding to be given the correct books — the ones that they honey and that turn them into lifelong readers.

On his website guysread.com, author and first National Ambassador of Young People's Literature Jon Scieszka writes, "Enquiry shows that boys are having trouble reading and that boys are getting worse at reading. No one is quite sure why. Some of the reasons are biological. Some of the reasons are sociological."

Scieszka goes on to say, "But the expert news is that research likewise shows that boys will read — if they are given reading that interests them."

It's not just the books themselves, it'south the characters — characters with whom they tin can identify and connect, and because of whom they tin can grade opinions about life. A good book helps us sympathise the world and a great one teaches us how to live in it.

Here are 12 fictional characters that have proven themselves favorites of boys. There are many, many wonderful books and characters for boys, but these are my summit picks and a great starting point if you lot're looking to hand your son something to read.

Little boys (0-eight)

1. Harold, "Harold and the Purple Crayon" past Crockett Johnson

Harold and his classic story of creating his own nighttime globe with his crayon is perfect for trivial boys. Harold shows a boy what fun imagination and art tin be. He's likewise a great case of problem solving — e'er making things work no thing what happens.

2. Bartholomew Cubbins, "Bartholomew and the Oobleck" by Dr. Seuss

Brave, honorable, courageous Bartholomew; as a page boy to a greedy, arrogant king, Bartholomew must bustle to clean upwardly the mess made past the imperial magicians after an odd request from the king. Bartholomew stands up for what is right and demands that the male monarch repent and make things right.

iii. Max, "Where the Wild Things Are" past Maurice Sendak

Every boy should have this book on his shelf. Max gives a male child the freedom to live in and expand his imagination. As a male child reads and explores Max'due south earth of hilarious monsters and wild jungles, he knows that life is more exciting when we call back across the normal.

Young boys (8-13)

one. Charlie Saucepan, "Charlie and the Chocolate Manufactory" by Roald Dahl

Charlie is one of the sweetest, virtually relevant characters in literature for young people. He is a champion of humility and hard work. He wins the day and the chocolate factory past being steadfast, honest and trustworthy. He's not flashy or arrogant. A groovy lesson for all boys.

2. Percy Jackson, "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series past Rick Riordan

Percy is a very relatable character. He'due south a male child who gets in trouble and struggles in school, but one who has a not bad moral cadre. He does what's right and fights hard for his friends. He also loves his mother and deals well with a male parent who left him.

three. Zader Westin, "One Male child, No H2o" by Lehua Parker

Zader is a typical 11-year-erstwhile trying to fit in at schoolhouse, working hard to get into a skillful prep school and hanging out on the beaches of Hawaii. Merely Zader is besides an adopted child with a very unusual allergy to water. While dealing with the strangeness of who he is, Zader remains loyal, big-hearted and honest. His story is too a slap-up example of how the beloved of family unit sustains us no affair what.

Early on teens (thirteen-xvi)

ane. Andrew "Ender" Wiggin, "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card

Ender is taken from home and placed in an elite soldier-grooming school in a globe preparing for state of war. He is a wonderfully complex character. He'south a leader and a loyal friend, just the all-time part of Ender's story is his struggle — struggling to fit in and contesting the rivalry of his peers, fighting his own insecurities and fears, and balancing the pressure placed on him. Ender must fight to find who he will become.

ii. Phillip, "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor

Afterward the Germans invade his island domicile, Phillip and his mother flee to safer ground, but along the mode they are shipwrecked. Phillip survives merely is injured and as a outcome is now blind. His only companion is a black homo named Timothy. Phillip is a not bad instance of learning to go to know who people are, looking past stereotypes and prejudice. His adventures demonstrate the importance of wisdom, the difficulties of growing up and the demand to allow others to assist usa.

iii. Taran the assistant squealer keeper, "The Prydain Chronicles" by Lloyd Alexander

This beloved fantasy series and its master character, Taran, have captured the hearts of readers since 1964. Taran is a lowly pig keeper, but he knows he is destined to be much more. He is a true hero, wanting only to help people and conquer evil. His endurance and bravery are as memorable as his adventures.

Older teens/young adults (sixteen-21)

1. Atticus Finch, "To Impale a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

This American classic teaches then much about human nature, and Atticus Finch is a standup example of a proficient homo and father. He is compassionate, kind and nonjudgmental. While soft-spoken, he still commands respect and exudes intelligence; not to mention he is honest and decent.

2. Augustus Waters, "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Light-green

In this brilliant, humorous, edgy book we meet teen Augustus Waters, cancer survivor. He's bold, carefree and a deep thinker. When he falls for boyfriend Cancer Kid Hazel, together they observe what it means to beloved and to live.

3. Hans Huberman, "The Volume Thief" by Markus Zusak

Hans Huberman may be one of the best father figures in all of literature. He is quietly patient, reverently agreement and every bit solid every bit a human tin be. He helps Liesel, his foster daughter, through the toughest time of her life in one of the toughest periods of history. If more men strived to be similar Hans, the globe would be a much meliorate place.

Who is your favorite fictional grapheme for boys? Come share on my Facebook page.

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Well-nigh the Author: Teri Harman

Teri Harman, author and book enthusiast, writes a biweekly cavalcade for ksl.com and also contributes book-related segments to Studio 5. Her debut novel, "Blood Moon," comes out June 22, 2013. Notice her online at teriharman.com.

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