Description
No Worries is the ultimate secondary school survival guide, with tips, quizzes and jokes to help children prepare. What if I've got the wrong stuff? What if I don't fit in? What if the older kids are horrible to me? Starting secondary school is a bit like going on a safari - it's a great adventure but sometimes, before you go, you can get a touch of the 'what ifs'. You may be feeling anxious or stressed about leaving primary school. No Worries is full of information about going up from primary to secondary school and covers all of the big worries and anxieties. With practical hints and tips, jokes and quizzes for finding your way around, making new friends, social media and staying on top of homework, this fully-revised edition of Going Up! is the essential no-worries guide to starting secondary school.
With practical hints and tips, jokes and quizzes covering all of the most common anxieties from finding your way around and making new friends to staying on top of homework, this fully-revised edition of Going up! is the essential guide to navigating secondary school.
About the Author
Jenny Alexander is a well-established author of over one hundred fiction and non-fiction children's titles, including Finding Fizz and the Peony Pinker series. Jenny always wanted to be an author and learnt the craft of writing in the couple of years that she worked for educational publishers. She has written prolifically on the theme of bullying and her books have been translated into many languages: German, Danish, Welsh, Portuguese, Greek, Indonesian, Chinese, Korean and Turkish.
Reviews
Alexander presents a series of scenarios and offers gently straightforward solutions. * The Guardian *
A reassuring read to allay any niggling worries. * Primary Times *
Although primarily aimed at children themselves, there is plenty of useful advice that primary teachers can use. * Leadership Focus *
A brilliant book... packed with jokes... will give you more confidence and add a smile to your face. * Jewish Chronicle *
An indispensable guide... the concise and entertaining publication tackles common problems and worries in a positive and reassuring manner. * Headteacher Update *
The author knows what makes Year 6 laugh - the jokes are really good. -- Ben Amberley-Smith, Age 11 * in The Teacher *
I liked the way it was set out with quizzes and examples of situations. -- Kayley Kahan, Age 11 * in The Jewish Telegraph *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472974303
Author Jenny Alexander
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Bloomsbury Education
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 100g
With practical hints and tips, jokes and quizzes covering all of the most common anxieties from finding your way around and making new friends to staying on top of homework, this fully-revised edition of Going up! is the essential guide to navigating secondary school.
About the Author
Jenny Alexander is a well-established author of over one hundred fiction and non-fiction children's titles, including Finding Fizz and the Peony Pinker series. Jenny always wanted to be an author and learnt the craft of writing in the couple of years that she worked for educational publishers. She has written prolifically on the theme of bullying and her books have been translated into many languages: German, Danish, Welsh, Portuguese, Greek, Indonesian, Chinese, Korean and Turkish.
Reviews
Alexander presents a series of scenarios and offers gently straightforward solutions. * The Guardian *
A reassuring read to allay any niggling worries. * Primary Times *
Although primarily aimed at children themselves, there is plenty of useful advice that primary teachers can use. * Leadership Focus *
A brilliant book... packed with jokes... will give you more confidence and add a smile to your face. * Jewish Chronicle *
An indispensable guide... the concise and entertaining publication tackles common problems and worries in a positive and reassuring manner. * Headteacher Update *
The author knows what makes Year 6 laugh - the jokes are really good. -- Ben Amberley-Smith, Age 11 * in The Teacher *
I liked the way it was set out with quizzes and examples of situations. -- Kayley Kahan, Age 11 * in The Jewish Telegraph *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472974303
Author Jenny Alexander
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Bloomsbury Education
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 100g
