What's Going on Down There: Answers to Questions Boys Find Hard to Ask - Hardcover

Gravelle, Karen; Castro, Nick; Castro, Chava

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0802786715 ISBN 13: 9780802786715

Publisher: Walker & Co, 1998

Synopsis

Describes the physical and emotional changes that occur in boys (and, to a lesser extent, in girls) during puberty and discusses sexual activity, homosexuality, AIDS, and other related topics.

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Review

"A useful and readable guide to puberty for boys. Written in the voice of a trusted adult, this title deftly covers physical changes, sexual intercourse, peer pressure, and pregnancy and birth . . . The text is complemented by comic-book style illustrations that serve to lighten the sometimes serious subject matter." - School Library Journal

"A fine book, with lots of great cartoon artwork that adds fine comedy without compromising the importance of the subject." - Booklist

"Adults uncomfortable discussing sexuality will find support in Karen Gravelle's companion books . . . . Her straight-forward, lively writing provides comfort and readability." - The News & Observer

"A useful and readable guide to puberty for boys. Written in the voice of a trusted adult, this title deftly covers physical changes, sexual intercourse, peer pressure, and pregnancy and birth . . . The text is complemented by comic-book style illustrations that serve to lighten the sometimes serious subject matter." - School Library Journal

"A fine book, with lots of great cartoon artwork that adds fine comedy without compromising the importance of the subject." - Booklist

From the Back Cover

Why is my voice making such weird sounds? When will I be able to start shaving? Why do I keep getting pimples? What is a wet dream?

Your body has been behaving very strangely lately. You hardly know what to expect from one day to the next. Karen Gravelle, with some help from her two young advisors, Nick and Chava Castro, has written a down-to-earth and practical book that will help guide you through this confusing time in your life. What's Going On Down There? answers any questions you might have about puberty, from what it is and what it feels like, to what puberty is like for girls, to how to handle the sexual feelings you may be starting to experience. Robert Leighton's funny and informative cartoons ease the confusion and exasperation you might feel.

Part manual, part older brother, What's Going On Down There? will give you the facts you need to feel comfortable and confident about this new phase of your life.

Karen Gravelle is the author of Walker and Company's The Period Book and is the author of several other books about difficult issues facing today's adolescents. She lives in New York City. Nick and Chava Castro are brothers who live and attend middle school in Los Angeles, California. Robert Leighton is an illustrator and professional game designer who lives in New York City. This is his first book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Walker & Co
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802786715
• ISBN 13: 9780802786715
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Leighton Robert
• Number of pages: 128