The age-old conundrum: how to get boys to read. It's a dilemma that has plagued parents, teachers, and librarians for generations. We've all seen it - the reluctant reader, trudging through a assigned novel with all the enthusiasm of a sleepwalker. The pages turn, but the eyes glaze over, and the mind wanders. It's a struggle that can be frustrating for everyone involved. But why is it so hard to get boys to read? Is it a lack of interest? A lack of time? Or is it something more fundamental - a lack of connection to the material?