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A frank and friendly book offering advice on what to expect from puberty, and how to to stay happy and confident while going through physical, psychological and emotional changes. Covers all the topics that teens want to find out about, including moods and feelings, what happens to boys' and girls' bodies, diet, exercise, body image, sex and relationships, sexuality, consent, contraception, sexual health, self-confidence, drink and drugs, exam stress and cyberbullying. Includes helpful tips and fact boxes, as well as quick quizzes and links to carefully researched websites that enhance the information in the book. Written with teen boy readers in mind, but uses inclusive language to speak to all sexualities and to promote respect across all genders.
Alex Frith has been writing Usborne books since 2005. His diverse output covers such titles as 'See inside Your Head', 'Stories of Thor' and 'Politics for Beginners'. He has spoken at multiple festivals about his book '100 Things to Know About Space'. Alex can be found in London.