![]() ![]() ![]() Archer's friendship with Lynette could spark discussion about how boys and girls navigate friendships with each other.Īrcher Magill's narration of his grade school life in THE BEST MAN starts and ends with weddings, the first being a hilarious story of his ill-fated turn as a ring bearer, the second a poignant family wedding in which he understands so much more about life and love. The content is tame overall, with no swearing, drinking, or drug use. There are a few scenes of violence, but nothing graphic. Even though the tone is light, the book touches on important topics such as friendships, love, death, same-sex marriage, and bullying. ![]() He learns some life lessons and discovers that maturing is about more than growing taller and getting a deeper voice. Archer Magill humorously narrates his life in elementary school: the ups and downs, the turning points, and life with his family, especially his dad, his uncle, and his grandpa. ![]() Parents need to know that The Best Man is about a boy's journey into the middle school years and the male role models in his life. Products and media mentioned include Trader Joe's, PayPal, Audi, YouTube, FedEx, Shell gas station, Kleenex, Angry Birds, Tupperware, Nordstrom, Gucci, Gatorade, Facebook, Skype, Applebee's, Twitter, Whole Foods, Tom Ford, Ralph Lauren, MacBook Air, Uber, Starbucks, Costco, Walgreens, ABC News, Fox News, WGN, and Kmart. Characters described by the brands of clothing they wear and cars they drive. Numerous products and media mentioned for scene setting and cultural references. ![]()
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