In Boys Don't Cry, Marlorie Blackman explores the unchartered territory of teenage fatherhood. One day, the doorbell rings; but it's not the postman with Dante's A-Level results, it's his old girlfriend and she's holding a baby. Suddenly Dante's future of university and glittering career looks very different. The book includes additional material for schools, reading groups, and also useful information for those personally affected by this issue.