These books all seem to have something to do with age. Youth (probably mostly boys), pre-teen (probably mostly girls), and 'that certain age' (both genders). ;-)

I have several friends who have raised boys and they all agreed, their sons would have loved this book. The Big Book of Gross Stuff, by Bart King is a book that lives up to it's name. From birth to death (and decomposing) mucus to toe fungus, it's about everything that come out of the human body. More fun than it sounds.

I took a look at Notes From an Accidental Band Geek, by Erin Dionne because it had a French horn on the cover, and I must admit, because it mentioned band. :-) It turned out to be a rather good read about coming of age, the transition into high school, dealing with parents (who, at that age, become so very annoying), and learning to make decisions. Elsie is the main character. Like her father and grandfather, she plays French horn and is determined to get into a prestigious school (and at a younger age than her father). Band, and a new group of friends, would be a turning point in her life.

I will admit to a fondness for those lists of things that prove you are an older citizen. They make me chuckle, and so will Too Old for My Space and Too Young for Medicare, by Joey Green and Alan Corcoran. My favorite actually graces the back cover ... I did go through childhood without an infant seat, air bags, or even seat belts and lived to tell the tale! I used to stand up on the front seat too, so I could see over the dash! :-)

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