Lads

Name: Lads
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781526365026
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A Guide to Respect and Consent for Teenage Boys - Read this after watching Adolescence!

By Alan Bissett

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Summary

Lads by Alan Bissett delves into the lives of a group of Scottish teenagers navigating the complexities of friendship, identity, and growing up. Set against the backdrop of school and adolescence, the story explores how the characters confront challenges and changes that test their understandings of what it means to be loyal and true to themselves. The narrative captures the unique voices and vibrant personalities within the group, creating a vivid and relatable portrayal of youth.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you enjoy stories that authentically capture the dynamics of youth culture and friendship, this young adult novel offers a compelling and relatable narrative. With its sharp wit and keen observations, it delves into the themes of camaraderie, identity, and the challenges faced by young people, providing an engaging exploration of modern adolescence.

Lads

The much-needed non-fiction guide for teenage boys exploring consent, respect and calling out bad behaviour - written in a conversational, witty and non-accusatory style.

Description

Lads is a toolkit for teenage boys on respect and consent, helping them call out bad behaviour and giving them the confidence to be their best selves. A MUST READ after watching Netflix's ADOLESCENCE!

What people are saying about Lads!

'The antithesis of Andrew Tate' - Guardian

'This book is the mate that backs you up and gives you the confidence to speak up for what's right, building the foundations for healthy, respectful relationships' - The Scotsman

'If I could give this book 10 stars out of 5, I would do it in an instant. It is a well-written, important, and much-needed handbook on how to be a good guy' - B Humphrey, Netgalley Reviewer

WINNER of the SLA Information Book Award 2024

Have you ever been in a situation where there's a loud guy making dodgy comments, cracking jokes that only he thinks are funny or leering at the girls in the room? You can feel the tension, right? That Guy is the worst, but no one is saying anything, because the whole situation is intimidating and awkward.

This toolkit will help you call out bad behaviour and understand the serious issues facing girls today. And it will make you feel confident navigating relationships, so that everyone feels happy, heard, and respected, while being the best version of yourself.

From flirting disasters and what staying in the friend zone really means to the perils of porn, 'locker room talk', and the importance of consent, this is a vital handbook for lads who are fed up with That Guy and want to step up and help create positive change.

'The kind of book that tells you the things you need to hear as a teenage boy, but you'd rather not have to ask your mum or dad about, and in a way that feels chatty and not patronising. It's easy to dip in and out of the sections too. After reading it, I felt more confident about speaking up with my male friends when I heard them saying things that weren't right, and I hope I would be a better friend to my friends who are girls' - Sydney, aged 14

Recommended for ages 13 and over.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Lads by Alan Bissett is praised for being a timely and essential guide for teenage boys, tackling themes like consent, respect, and relationships with honesty and humour. It is considered a crucial resource for fostering positive change and healthy relationships, offering an alternative to reliance on internet advice. Reviewers highlight its importance as a tool for creating a culture of respect and understanding among young males.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526365026

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wren & Rook

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 191g

Pages: 208

Collections

Alan Bissett Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Alan Bissett is a novelist, playwright and performer from Falkirk, in Scotland. Formerly a secondary school teacher, bookshop assistant and university lecturer, Alan has been working as a full-time writer since 2007.

His first novel, Boyracers (2001) followed the formative years of four Falkirk teenagers and his second novel, The Incredible Adam Spark (2005), told the story of Scotland's first superhero. His most recent books, Death of a Ladies' Man (2009) and Pack Men (2011) were both shortlisted for the Scottish Arts Council Fiction of the Year awards.

He was Glenfiddich 'Spirit of Scotland' Writer of the Year in 2012, and in 2016 was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Stirling University for his Outstanding Contribution to Scottish Culture.

Since 2011, Alan's focus has been on playwriting, and he has twice been shortlisted for Best New Play at the Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland. In 2022, he was one of the writers of the Police Scotland video 'Don't Be That Guy', which focused on toxic male behaviours towards women and which went viral, garnering much praise and winning a PRCA Dare Award (for UK-wide PR campaigns) in the 'Public Sector' category.