This award-winning collection follows the epic ordeals of boys living around the world. Each must face a grueling and impressive challenge in order to make the difficult passage to adulthood.

Follow the rites of passages of young men living in different countries who all share a singular goal: to make the difficult passage into manhood. Each will face a grueling initiation quest. Success will mean new status and responsibilities within each young man's community, but, success isn't guaranteed. If they fail, they will remain children within their community.