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Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different 2

Name: Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different 2
ISBN: 9781787476554

By Ben Brooks

How did 76 boys and men turn illness, prejudice and unusual dreams into world-changing courage?

inspiring informative inclusive uplifting

Genres

Non-fiction Biography Feelings/Wellbeing

What is Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different 2 about?

This collection presents 76 true stories of boys and men who challenged expectations and changed the world in their own way. Meet people such as footballer Kylian Mbappé, philosopher Socrates, singer Ed Sheeran, Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri and tap-dancer Evan Ruggiero. Their experiences show that courage can take many forms, from overcoming illness and prejudice to following an unusual dream. With lively illustrations and accessible storytelling, the book celebrates individuality, resilience and the freedom to define what it means to be yourself.

About the author

Ben Brooks is a British author who loves telling stories that inspire and excite young readers. He is best known for his popular book 'Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different', which shares true tales about amazing people. Ben enjoys encouraging children to be themselves and to dream big through his writing.

Pages

208 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2019

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