The Official John Wayne Handy Book for Boys
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The Official John Wayne Handy Book for Boys
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See moreThis compelling, fully illustrated guide teaches boys how to camp, fish, love the outdoors and live with grown-up life skills and self-reliance.
This compelling, fully illustrated guide teaches boys how to camp, fish, love the outdoors and live with grown-up life skills and self-reliance.
If there's one thing John Wayne admired, it was someone who could stand on their own two feet and take care of themselves no matter what the day might bring. Parents who know Wayne (and there are millions of them) admire those skills as well and feel strongly about raising their boys to be just as self-reliant.
Similarly, boys are interested in learning how to camp, hike, explore and have adventures of their own. At the same time, they're struggling to learn how to effectively transition to adulthood. The Official John Wayne Handy Book for Boys helps them learn both the outdoor skills they need to adventure safely, but also the life skills they need to navigate the real world like responsible young men.
The book includes 100 essential skills, tips, activities and lessons for outdoor fun, responsible, safe adventures and real-world competence. Lessons are fully explained and enhanced with full colour step-by-step illustrations where needed.
From camping and fishing to managing their money, cleaning up and everything in between, readers will discover four big sections covering a range of topics, including Outdoor Skills, Self-Sufficiency at Home, Acting Upwards and Fun & Games.
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?
"This book is very well thought-out and put together and it's just like the title states: Handy! I honestly wish I had something like this growing up; this book demonstrates valuable life skills from outdoors to indoors."
-- Chris Speir, founder of Speir Outdoors
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781956403169
Publisher: Media Lab Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 April 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Media Lab Books
Illustration: Full color illustrations throughout
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 144.0mm
Height: 219.0mm
Weight: 359g
Pages: 256
About the Author
James Ellis is a writer and former editor of The Official John Wayne Magazine, a bi-monthly celebration of the life and legacy of one of America's greatest icons. Ellis is also the author of The Official John Wayne Handy Book for Men and the editor of the special edition Men's Health: Ultimate Guide to Everything.
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