Can you recommend some short stories about a boy?

There is also 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas'. This is a poignant story. The boy Bruno, who is the son of a Nazi commandant, befriends a boy named Shmuel on the other side of the fence of a concentration camp. Through their innocent friendship, the story reveals the horror of the Holocaust in a very heart - wrenching way.

Another one is 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda'. It's a story that deals with coming out and first love between boys. It has a great mix of humor and heart that makes it an enjoyable read.

Sure. 'The Little Prince' is a great short boy story. It tells about a little prince from a tiny planet who travels through different planets and meets various strange characters. It's full of deep thoughts and beautiful illustrations of friendship, love, and loneliness.

One cute short story could be about two boys who are neighbors. They discover they both love painting. They start painting together in the park, sharing their art supplies and ideas. They become really good friends, and their friendship blossoms into a special bond as they support each other's creativity.

Well, there's 'Lord of the Flies'. The boys on the island gradually descend into a sort of 'bad boy' state as they lose their sense of civilization. They form groups, engage in power struggles, and some of their actions are quite cruel. It shows how without the proper constraints of society, boys can turn 'bad' in a way.

Another one is 'The Three Little Pigs'. Three little pigs build their houses, one out of straw, one out of sticks, and one out of bricks. A big bad wolf comes and blows down the first two houses but can't destroy the brick house. It imparts the lesson of building things with care and not taking shortcuts.

There could be a story where a dumb boy gets lost in a forest. He makes all kinds of wrong turns and mistakes while trying to find his way out. But in the process, he discovers a hidden beauty in the forest that others have missed. It's a story about how even in our so - called 'dumb' moments, we can find something extraordinary.

Sure. 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger is a great one. It follows the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenage boy. Another is 'Lord of the Flies' which shows the experiences of a group of boys stranded on an island. And 'A Separate Peace' is also a wonderful all - boy short story about friendship and rivalry among boys at a boarding school.

Sure. 'The Boy Who Broke Rules' is a great one. It's about a bad - boy biker who falls for a good - girl librarian. Another is 'Rebel's Heart' where a rebellious boy meets a shy girl and they have an unexpected romance. And 'Troublemaker's Love' which tells the story of a naughty boy finding love with a strong - willed girl.

One could be 'The Mentor and the Youngster'. In this story, an adult male helps a boy discover his talent for painting. The man shares his own experiences and knowledge, guiding the boy to explore different techniques. It's a heartwarming story about mentorship and growth.