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By Rosie Jones (author) , Hayley Wells (illustrator)
"As warm and funny as the author herself, this is a brilliantly accessible guide to growing up."
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Although Rosie tells the reader at the beginning that there is no need to read the whole thing at once - just dip in and out to the sections you feel you need - if you do read it in a single sitting as I did, you come away feeling as if you have made a friend.
For anyone facing a big change, such as starting secondary school, this is exactly the sort of friend you need on your side. Rosie has put so much of herself into this book, not just her personality, but recounting situations and experiences she has had and talking about the mistakes she made and how she dealt with them. She is so genuine, frank, funny, and wise that she cannot help but make a real connection with a reader.
Young people always know when they are being talked down to or patronised and this is the polar opposite of that. The engaging illustrations and layout (each section is prefaced by suggested snacks and drinks to accompany reading as well as suggesting when it might be useful to read this part) ensure that this is a book which will be picked up and will instantly engage young readers.
Obviously, Rosie does not claim to be an expert in any area and always suggests where you need to go for proper help, which is just what a good friend would do. I particularly like the little questions she asks of the reader throughout, in order to get them thinking in the right way about themselves. Dealing with friendships, bullying, social media, family, body confidence, puberty and first crushes and published at the perfect time for transition students, this deserves to be snapped up by schools and families everywhere.
Navigate the perils of growing up in this hilarious and confidence-building guide to friendship, beating the bullies and overcoming cringe-worthy moments - by comedian and bestselling children's writer, Rosie Jones.
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No one knows quite as much about friendship fails, dealing with bullies and being TOTALLY embarrassed, than Rosie Jones. You name a completely awkward situation, and she's been there, got the t-shirt and probably done it all again. Rosie knows just how hard growing up can be, but she also knows that you can overcome the difficult and embarrassing moments with the help of good friends and a good sense of humour.
So, sit back, grab a packet of crisps and crunch your way through this super handy guide to navigating all the tricky growing up stuff (and styling out of all the totally cringe moments life throws your way).
Rosie Jones has Cerebral palsy. In this book she'll share her own experiences of navigating a school setting with the disability.
Rosie Jones is a British stand-up comedian who has written for multiple panel shows, and has appeared as a guest on The Last Leg, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and Hypothetical. Rosie often incorporates her cerebral palsy into her comedic style. She was awarded second place in the Leicester Mercury's New Comedian of the Year in 2018, and her star has been on the rise ever since. Rosie has written for Sex Education and hosts the podcast Daddy Look at Me with Helen Bauer.
Rosie is delighted to be a children's author - Jaqueline Wilson is her personal hero!
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Navigate the perils of growing up in this hilarious and confidence-building guide to friendship, beating the bullies and overcoming cringe-worthy moments - by comedian and bestselling children's writer, Rosie Jones. No one knows quite as much about friendship fails, dealing with bullies and being TOTALLY embarrassed, than Rosie Jones.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Moving On Up and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-12 years old
Moving On Up features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Funny, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), PSHE: Bullying and Discrimination, PSHE: Special educational needs and disability (SEND), Star Books, Featured Books for 11+ readers
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Moving On Up was written by Rosie Jones and published by Wren & Rook an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Moving On Up has 219 pages
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