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The Boys' Book: How to be the Best at Everything (Hardcover)

by Guy Macdonald (Author), Dominique Enright (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Buster Books (29 Sep 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1905158645
  • ISBN-13: 978-1905158645
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13.2 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,799 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Daily Mail, Dec 06
'masses of gripping information'

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At last, here is a book that no boy, young or old, should be without, a book that guarantees hours of fun, a book that shows readers exactly how to be the best at everything. It includes: How to build a basic raft; How to write in secret code; How to find water in the desert; How to read a compass; How to get an egg in a bottle; How to make a boomerang; How to win at conkers; How to find treasure; How to make fire; How to tie essential knots; How to make stink bombs; How to row a boat; and How to hypnotize a chicken.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A good little book, 20 Feb 2007
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This book is like a slightly dumbed down version of "The dangerous book for boys" I would say that it is aimed at a slightly younger market and is undoubtably good at what it does. Some of the stuff in it is just plain silly, great for the average 8 year old who after reading the page will turn to you and state very earnestly " I can climb a palm tree now". A fun book,not sure how practical the advice given in it is as most of it is never likely to get used.
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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars simply the best, 20 Dec 2006
I must admit that when I bought this book it was to qualify for free delivery. However, it is probably the best book I have read in a very long time. The instruction provided is just fantastic for boys of any age. (I'm 37.) I could not put it down. Its simple, informative style has given me the (probably misplaced) confidence to try to do some unusual, crazy things. Having read this book I now feel more self confident and cannot wait to train my first parrot, fly my first helicopter, and (re)start to annoy my siblings in ways I previously could not imagine.
An excellent read which I would recommend to everyone (except girls, obviously).
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50 of 52 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Envy inducing in 8 and 9 year old boys..., 30 Nov 2006
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I got this book for my son for his 8th birthday. He brought it into school the next day and at break all the boys were gathered round hoping for a glimpse into this magic book. But my son, wanting to be "the best at everything" only shared a couple of pages with his closest friends. Even his teacher said he wished he'd had a book like this when he was a kid.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
From knowing which knife to use in a restaurant to making a go cart, its all in this fab book. A real good old fashioned hive of information for a lad of any age.
Published 5 months ago by A. Withers

5.0 out of 5 stars The Boys' Book: How to Be the Best at Everything
I found this book great! I read through it all the time and have now read every page at least twice! I had never thought of annoying my sister using such cunning ways. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2007 by gnomi

5.0 out of 5 stars Tim McGrath
A great little book for boys and probably one that should be given to all boys, but please keep it in context. it is a book for boys not adults. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2007 by Authors Weekly

5.0 out of 5 stars In the words of a 10 year old "AWESOME"
Bought this at Christmas for my 10 year old who takes it to bed every night to read up on a new "trick" or two. His 15 year old brother thinks its cool too! Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2007 by J. Harvey

4.0 out of 5 stars A Cool Book for Boys!(and me!)
It's really cool,and has lots of things to do in it!It shows you how to do loads of things like make aeroplanes(paper),de-organ an Egyptian mummy(eww)and how to get rid of... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2007 by P. Stocker

5.0 out of 5 stars Filled with many exciting adventures!
They say curiosity killed the cat, I will add satisfaction bought it back. I was glad I purchased this book out of pure curiosity, I have now purchased four more as Christmas... Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2006 by S. Wallace

5.0 out of 5 stars What a treat!
Just purchased this for my 8 year old godson and I have to say I am very impressed - wonderful value for money and he loved it - there is enough inside to keep him happy for hours... Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2006 by Alison Rose

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