Age Group: 12+ Years

Description:

Drawing on his years as a real-life agony uncle who fielded thousands of letters a month from teenagers, Alex Hooper-Hodson distils the worries of growing up into 52 common problems and offers honest, practical guidance for each. Written in a problem-page style, the book groups its advice into clear sections covering the changing body, understanding your own mind, friendships and social media, relationships, and staying safe. It tackles the everyday and the difficult alike — from spots, periods and clashing with parents to cyberbullying, low moods, drink, drugs and first relationships — always in a warm, frank and reassuring voice. Rather than lecturing, it reminds young readers that their feelings are normal and offers calm, sensible steps to work through them, making it a steadying companion through the teenage years