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Boys Don't Knit

Boys Don't Knit

Published in
2014
3.77
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Description

Ben Fletcher must get to grips with his more 'feminine' side following an unfortunate incident with a lollipop lady and a stolen bottle of Martini Rosso from Waitrose. All a big misunderstanding of course. To avoid the Young Offenders unit, Ben is ordered to give something back to the community and develop his sense of social alignment. Take up a hobby and keep on the straight and narrow. The hot teacher he likes runs a knitting group so Ben, reluctantly at first, gets 'stuck in'. Not easy when your dad is a sports fan and thinks Jeremy Clarkson is God. To his surprise, Ben finds that he likes knitting and that he has a mean competitive streak. If he can just keep it all a secret from his mates...and notice that the girl of his dreams, girl-next-door Megan Hooper has a bit of a thing for him...
Age
13-18
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
272 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Challenges gender stereotypes
  • Entertaining and humorous narrative
  • Explores themes of self-acceptance and identity
  • Provides a new perspective on hobbies and interests