Fortunately, all the main characters are well-developed, interesting, and engaging.Īrcher's journey from first grade through sixth and the situations he encounters are fun to follow. Some of the situations that crop up in the book are over the top, and some of the side characters fall into clichés - for example, the thuggish bully, the prissy know-it-all, and the bumbling teacher. This humorous, light touch will resonate with kids for this reason, and it will appeal to parents who can discuss these topics with their kids. The Best Man deftly deals with important topics such as loss of a loved one, bullying, and same-sex marriage without being heavy-handed. Show moreĪrcher Magill is a funny, sweet narrator who hilariously conveys how confusing life can be for kids.
This book is a sweet and funny look into the brain of a maturing boy who's trying to figure out the world around him. He also comes to understand marriage, including same-sex marriage for a gay relative. McLeod - the first male teacher at his elementary school - comes into his life, he gains another role model and starts to look at the world from a slightly more grown-up point of view. All three are completely different from one another, but each has a sweet and special relationship with Archer. Why can't adults just say what they mean? Fortunately he has his dad, grandpa, and uncle Paul around to help him figure things out. And as confusing as childhood and approaching puberty are for Archer, adulthood is totally baffling. Over the course of the book, Archer inches toward puberty, enduring the sometimes confusing and exasperating world of his schoolmates and teachers. Archer 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.
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