101 Things to Do Before You're Old and Boring

by Richard Horne, Helen Szirtes

There is nothing worse than being boring, except for being old and boring! This exciting new book will help teens discover 101 ways to live life to its fullest before it's too late. The interactive format contains fill-in pages, checklists, and adhesive stars to place on each page when the suggested task has been completed. Both entertaining and educational, this book suggests trying some of the * #26 Help Save the Planet * #36 Start a Blog
* #7 Prepare Yourself for Fame * #30 Make a Movie
* #39 Be a Genius * #14 See a Ghost
* #69 Make a Scene in Public * #74 Become a Spy So, what are you waiting for? Get going and get this perfect gift for a teen in your life!

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Humor, Reference, Travel

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was packed with fun things to do some good some funny and some ridiculous. I did feel it needed to state that it was for a school aged person or may be it did and I did not read that part. I am giving it to my grandson and I will be interested to see if he takes up the challenges or invents his own. A fun read non the less.

[Tsunn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Saat ini baca dulu, tapi setelah ini benaran harus ngelakuin hal-hal yang disarankan dalam buku ini. Ada hal hal yang terkesan mustahil, tapi kenapa enggak dicoba dulu kan?

[Yoyomaus Die Büchereule · Rating 2 out of 5]

101 Dinge, die du getan haben solltest, bevor du zu alt und langweilig bist von Richard Horne

Zum Inhalt:
Hast du schon mal ein Gespenst gesehen, einen Film gedreht, spioniert?

Tu es!

Verschicke eine Flaschenpost, werde ein Champion im Krankheitenvortäuschen, tritt in einer Fernsehshow auf, entwirf deine eigenen T-Shirts, erfinde den weltbesten Milchshake, setze einen neuen Trend, bring dir etwas bei, was nur du kannst, entwickle einen Geheimcode, vergrabe einen Schatz und, und, und....

Hier sind 101 Dinge, die du unbedingt getan haben solltest, bevor du plötzlich erwachsen bist. Denn wenn du erst einmal alt und langweilig bist, ist es zu spät....

Eigener Eindruck:
Diese Kinderversion seines Vorgängers für Erwachsene präsentiert der Autor genauso, wie bereits den Band für Erwachsene. Zu jeder Aufgabe gibt es einen To-Do-Zettel, zu dem man außerdem seine eigene Geschichte dazu schreiben kann und so, seine persönlichen 101 Dinge abhaken kann. An sich finde ich die Idee ganz nett gemacht, aber auch schon wie bei den Buch für Erwachsene sind in diesem Buch Aufgaben dabei, die ich total schwachsinnig finde und (!) die man sich wirklich nicht zu Herzen nehmen sollte, weil sie moralisch einfach nicht tragbar sind. Nehmen wir hier gleich das Beispiel des in "Krankheiten vortäuschen ein Meister sein". Lügen? Echt? Der Ernst des Autors? Er leitet dazu an zu Lügen? Das glaub ich ja wohl nicht. Auch wenn viele Aufgaben sicher Spaß machen und man sie vor allem mit Freunden erledigen soll oder Erwachsene dabei haben sollte.. aber Lügen? Nein, das geht gar nicht! Genauso die Aufgaben: Lern einen Prominenten kennen, schreib etwas und veröffentliche es, gründe eine Band etc. Das sind zwar nett gemeinte Dinge, aber jemand hat vielleicht kein Talent um in einer Band zu spielen und ein Instrument zu lernen oder eben zu schreiben. So ein Buch sollte schon Aufgaben beinhalten, die auch wirklich für alle zu schaffen sind, sonst fetzt das in meinen Augen nicht. Da die Aufgaben also nicht alle schaffbar scheinen beziehungsweise nicht unbedingt moralisch okay sind, gebe ich dem Buch nur 2 Sterne. Das sollte noch einmal überarbeitet werden, denn sonst denke ich, ist man nur enttäuscht. Und so eine To-Do-Liste sollte schon mit Erfolgen verknüpft sein.

Fazit:
2 von 5 Sterne. Einer für die Idee an sich und ein Stern für das durchaus durchdachte Design.

Daten:
Taschenbuch: 224 Seiten
Verlag: arsEdition; Auflage: 11. (28. September 2006)
Sprache: Deutsch
ISBN-10: 3827051622
ISBN-13: 978-3827051622
Vom Hersteller empfohlenes Alter: 10 - 12 Jahre
Größe und/oder Gewicht: 11,1 x 1,7 x 17,8 cm

[Anna · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was an alright book. There were a few things I liked and made some tabs to the ones I found interesting.. Overall, there were a lot of things in the book that I've already done or thought of already or have no interest in doing. To each their own.

[Rebecca Doyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this book when I was a kid which was perfect for it although I look back on it as an adult and it still makes me smile

[Jennifer Wardrip · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed by Me for TeensReadToo.com

As soon as I read the title of this book, I wanted a copy. Then when I got a copy, I started worrying that I was one of those old and boring people. After all, I'm thirty-one, which isn't as old as, say, Methuselah, but isn't as young as any of those cuties on Dawson's Creek, either. But then I decided I'll probably always be young at heart (which basically means I'll be wrinkled and totally gray, and yet still want to learn to skydive), so this book could be a great guide to see what I've accomplished.

According to Mr. Horne and Ms. Szirtes, these are the one-hundred-and-one things everyone should do to keep their life fun and interesting--and to keep you from being old and boring.

What's great about 101 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU'RE OLD AND BORING is that it doesn't just list what you should do; it gives you helpful hints and tips on how to accomplish the goal. It also provides Achievement Stars to mark that you've completed the task, when and where you accomplished it, and, in some cases, a place to rate your fear factor about doing it.

A great book, for teens and adults alike. Order your copy today!

[Jeff Hagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this book for my son 2 years ago (15). It is really meant for younger kids or young adults, but when I read it, I was fascinated that I had done about everything they listed by age 25. Actually, I could have added some things. I bet most adults my age (late 40s) have done all these too. My wish is to see kids out doing these things naturally without having to read this book. I encourage parents to get this for your children and help them become more adventurous, or do these things for yourself.

[hissi · Rating 2 out of 5]

I loved most of the ideas in this book though I must admit its not for my age.
The only reason it took me too long was because I was trying to check all the things I needed to do. But I didn't anyway. There are things you just can't do.
The author has another book for teenagers. How to be a super hero. I looked it over and it's awesome!
I gave it two stars because even though I found the ideas interesting. They are not for me. Top bad.

[LINDA · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book appeared to be geared towards children, and as I flipped through I happily noted that I had done most of the things in this book during my childhood.

This would be a fun, interactive gift for a child, and I especially like the wallet size list that you can cut out from the back so that you can check off things as you go!

[Urška · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is interesting because it's random and gives you many ideas how to spend your time. (Unfortunately) you need more than one day to make one of the things to do...so if you're looking for that kind of book, this one isn't really the best choice.
However, it shows you how many different things you can do in your life. I really liked it.(also because it smells good:))

[May Ling · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got it for a friend and was so curious, i got one for myself. Unfortunately, most of these things I have done. This is a far better book for someone who is graduating middle or high school. That said, I'm still going to take some of the ideas and get them done.

[Tsing Lin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a fun way to actually stay entertained.(Before we're old and boring) There are many ways to have fun in this book and know how to have fun with other people. Three cheers for Ricard Horne!

[Nagwan Noaman · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my all time favorite books :D This is a list of 101 things you BETTER do before you are old and boring. If you read through the book and you think any of the 101 things is stupid, then GUESS WHAT you're already old and boring :D

I wish I could buy a copy of this book for all my friends.

[Sarah Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really neat book with lots of great ideas. My kids are reading it now and like to point out stuff they have already done, and things they know or think I have done. They like to point out things they would like to try too. It keeps their minds open to lives possibilities!

[Gumby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though not a regular type of book per say, this fun book allows you to be the author and ensures that you've had your kicks before you're "old and boring."

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun check list, but as I read it I realized it was geared towards teenagers. So does that mean at age 32 I'm already old and boring??

[Megan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sort of cute.

[Dian Fitria]

interesting ^^

[Lynda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Normally love books of lists. This one was merely okay.

[Crystal · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute book. I would use it to show kids all the different things that they can do. I really liked the check off lists included.

[Booksaddict · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was fun to read. I haven't finished my list yet but I'm on it:)

[maximumboy beebee · Rating 4 out of 5]

It gives idea for me to do many interesting things

[Nouf Alfadl · Rating 1 out of 5]

Done most .. Old boring ideas .. Nothing special !

[RymReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

One word: FUN!!!

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just found this book again and realised that I haven't done a lot of these, so I think I'm going to try my best to get some of these done this year.

9/101

[Shehab Kamal · Rating 3 out of 5]

interesting incase of you are bored
some ideas are creative some are normal..

[Sarah Wibiandini]

It inspires me to do the things before i get old and still have a lot of energy!!!
A have to read book for who loves a new and adventurous thing!!!

[Justin burns · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book sase thing you should do bafaer you are old.it is so you can do some thing with or life. and so you can make or life interesting.

[Choltanutkun · Rating 5 out of 5]

havent completed it yet... but it has pretty amazing list of things to do.

[Jason Smith]

It's good!