Here are a few links and book cover links to good books with male heroes & some with a few heroines. Great for reluctant readers too!!
Jon Scieszka is Prefect for Good Guy Reads!
Christopher Paul Curtis Books ROCK!!
Mike Lupica Writes Wonderful Sports Books for Boys
Tim Green is the King of Kid Sport Books!
Gary Paulsen Books Are the BEST!!
Gordon Korman Books Are Wonderful!!