Stories for Kids Who Dare to be Different
$43.39
- Hardcover
208 pages
- Release Date
23 October 2018
Summary
Björk, Dr. Seuss, Whoopi Goldberg, Andy Warhol, Ellen MacArthur, Greta Gerwig, Andrea Bocelli, Hua Mulan… these are men and women who all dared to be different.
Boys will be boys and girls will be girls – or so the meaningless saying goes. Because what if you’re a girl and you like cage fighting? Or you’re a boy and you love ballet? And what if you’ve always dreamed of being a scientist but you can’t see anyone who looks or sounds like you, and who has left a legacy – in the form of m…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781787476523 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1787476529 |
| Author: | Ben Brooks |
| Publisher: | Quercus Publishing |
| Imprint: | Quercus Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 23 October 2018 |
| Weight: | 820g |
| Dimensions: | 250mm x 196mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
[The stories] coalesce into a rousing symphony of against-the-odds achievement.
In our evermore hectic and overwhelming world, Stories for Kids Who Dare to be Different is refreshing proof that dreams do come true and that it is ok to be different. An inspiring read for any young person, particularly those struggling to find their place in the world. * Megan Hine *This book [Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different] can save lives. This book can change lives. This book can help to bring forth another generation of boys who dare to be different. * Benjamin Zephaniah *[The stories] coalesce into a rousing symphony of against-the-odds achievement. * Financial Times (Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different) *[Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different] will help to inspire a younger generation to understand that you don’t have to be tough, strong and a dragon killer to be worthwhile. * Stylist *Offer[s] a refreshing twist … and will encourage young boys to resist the gender stereotypes that can damage men as much as women. * Daily Express (Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different) *
About The Author
Ben Brooks
Ben Brooks
Ben Brooks was born in 1992 and lives in Berlin. He is the author of several books, including Grow Up and Lolito, which won the Somerset Maugham Award in 2015.
Quinton Winter
Quinton Winter is a British illustrator, artist, and colourist. He has worked for many clients, including The Guardian newspaper, Walker Books, Gogglebox, 2000AD, Vertigo Comics, Mojo, and the BBC.
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