It’s become the norm, over many generations, to assume that what boys want from a book is adventure and daring, superhuman heroes. But how much do these stories reflect the realities of being a 10-year-old boy? Back in August, children’s author and primary school teacher, Ross Montgomery tackled this question, arguing that it’s time for more wimpy kids and fewer action heroes.
When I was a ten-year-old boy, I didn’t read action-adventure books. I read Jacqueline Wilson. I also read Tracy Beaker, Sleepovers, The Bed and Breakfast Star. The fact that they were aimed mainly at young girls was never really a concern of mine. I even bought them when they came out in hardback: serious money for a ten year old…
