Life, the Universe and Awesomeness Diary of a Brilliant Kid is the tweenager's atlas for navigating life. This interactive collection of stories, quotes, theories and yes, science, guides you through the difficult years between ages 8 and 12 to help you make sense of yourself and the world around you. Everything is changing! And that's okay! It's actually more than okay -- it's exciting. These changes are the opening salvo of your gradual transition into grownup, and it's the perfect time to define who you are, how you think and how you choose to face the world. Is it a lot? Yes. But this book can help you sort things out and come out the other side shining. The journal format gives away the plot; Spoiler Alert: the Brilliant Kid is you. No matter how you feel, no matter what's happening in your head right now, you are not broken. You are a unique collection of talents and dreams and wants and surprises, and you have an entire lifetime ahead of you -- aren't you curious to discover just how awesome life can be? This book takes you inside your own head, out into the world and everywhere your dreams may take you. There's a lot to learn, but one lesson is clear: never be afraid to shine. Stand up, stand out and be spectacular -- whatever that means to you. Diary of a Brilliant Kid gives you the map and compass so you can start your own journey today.
About the Author
Andy Cope (born 1966) is an English children's author. He has written book series such as Spy Dog, Spy Pups and Spy Cat (Puffin). He has also written Racoon Rampage and Racoon Rampage: The Raid for Harper Collins. He was born in Derby in 1966. In addition to writing children's books, he also describes himself as a teacher, trainer and learning junkie. He completed a PhD (Loughborough University, UK) specializing in happiness and flourishing in the workplace. He also developed a course called "The Art of Being Brilliant"