Bøger af Ben Brooks

More true tales of amazing boys who found the courage to be themselves, and achieved something remarkable at the same time.

Drawing on his own experiences growing up and from researching for the bestselling Dare to Be Different books, Ben Brooks reminds children that heroes aren't always the wall-climbing, cape-wearing, villain-fighters we see in comics and films. Ordinary people can be heroes too - you just need to find your own superpower!

‘I love Ben Brooks.’ Matt Haig  ‘Brooks is a frightening young talent.’ Tim KeyHOW MUCH CAN ONE PERSON GIVE TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE? AND HOW MUCH CAN ONE FAMILY TAKE?   When Arthur Candlewick falls down a disused mineshaft with only his son’s drug stash, a book on the concept of ‘effective altruism’ and a bottle of medium-priced Bordeaux for company, his life takes an unexpected turn. Determined to sell up the family timber business and devote his remaining time on earth to giving away his wealth in a way which does most good to humanity, his decision will leave a lasting legacy to the world but have unintended and unforeseen consequences for those he loves the most.

‘I love Ben Brooks.’ Matt Haig  ‘Brooks is a frightening young talent.’ Tim KeyHOW MUCH CAN ONE PERSON GIVE TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE? AND HOW MUCH CAN ONE FAMILY TAKE?   When Arthur Candlewick falls down a disused mineshaft with only his son’s drug stash, a book on the concept of ‘effective altruism’ and a bottle of medium-priced Bordeaux for company, his life takes an unexpected turn. Determined to sell up the family timber business and devote his remaining time on earth to giving away his wealth in a way which does most good to humanity, his decision will leave a lasting legacy to the world but have unintended and unforeseen consequences for those he loves the most.

Una colección inspiradora de 100 hombres famosos y no tan famosos que hicieron del mundo un lugar mejor a través de la compasión, la generosidad y la confianza en sí mismos. Los niños al crecer pueden ser todo lo que ellos deseen ser. Este libro llega en un momento oportuno para ampliar el diálogo sobre los roles de género y ofrecer a los niños un mensaje alternativo: la masculinidad es amplia y puede significar muchas cosas. En Cuentos para niños que se atreven a ser diferentes no encontrarás historias sobre cómo matar dragones o salvar princesas. Su autor, Ben Brooks -con la ayuda de Quinton Wintor y sus llamativas ilustraciones a todo color- ofrece una reflexión diferente y novedosa para los jóvenes, que celebra a los introvertidos e innovadores, la sensibilidad y la resiliencia, la libre expresión y la individualidad. Esta colección reúne las historias de 100 hombres famosos, y no tan famosos, del pasado y del presente: Frank Ocean, Salvador Dali, Beethoven, Barack Obama, Ai Weiwei, Lionel Messi, Jesse Owens y Jorge Muñoz, entre muchos otros héroes de todos los ámbitos de la vida. Cada uno de ellos, a su manera, es un rompedor de reglas y de estereotipos, e hicieron del mundo un lugar mejor a través de la compasión, la generosidad y la confianza en sí mismos.ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Boys can be anything they want to be! This timely book joins and expands the gender-role conversation and gives middle-grade boys a welcome alternative message: that masculinity can mean many things. In Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, author Ben Brooks-with the help of Quinton Wintor's striking full-color illustrations-offers a welcome alternative narrative: one that celebrates introverts and innovators, sensitivity and resilience, individuality and expression. 

 It's an accessible compilation of 100 famous and not-so-famous men from the past to the present day, every single one of them a rule-breaker and stereotype-smasher in his own way. Entries include Jamie Oliver, Salvador Dali, John Lennon, Lionel Messi, Nelson Mandela, Trevor Noah, Barack Obama, Ai Weiwei, Bill Gates, John Green, Mahatma Gandhi, and so many more-heroes from all walks of life and from all over the world.

¿Qué tienen en común el escritor Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, el artista Jackson Pollock, el ex tenista profesional Andre Agassi, el príncipe Harry, el cantante Ricky Martin y el bailarín Carlos Acosta? Todos ellos tienen historias de vida donde desafiaron las expectativas, fueron contra corriente y persiguieron sus sueños, a pesar de una tormenta aparentemente imposible de obstáculos y dificultades. Sus historias son increíbles, al igual que las del músico Ed Sheeran, el diseñador Yves Saint Laurent y los otros chicos inspiradores que llenan las páginas de este extraordinario libro. Son libros como estos los que pueden hacer una gran diferencia en la vida de los padres y de sus hijos. En estos tiempos, cualquier publicación que muestre cómo podemos triunfar ante la adversidad y los prejuicios merece ser leída una y otra vez. ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONBoys will be boys and girls will be girls? Not in this book.The follow-up to Ben Brooks's New York Times bestselling Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, this book offers more extraordinary true stories of amazing people who broke the mold and changed the world for the better. The resulting message? Be yourself, and your dreams might come true. With the help of Quinton Winter's striking full-color illustrations, Brooks offers an accessible compilation of 76 famous and not-so-famous influencers from the past to the present day, every single one of them a rule-breaker and stereotype-smasher in his or her own way. Entries include Emma Gonzalez, Andy Warhol, Bjork, Hans Christian Andersen, Sally Ride, and so many more -- heroes from all walks of life and from all over the world.

A rich and exciting compendium of speeches, letters, stories and poems for kids, by the global bestselling author of Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different.

A shy kid's guide to thriving in their own (quiet) way.Do you sometimes feel afraid of talking in front of people, making a mistake or saying the wrong thing? While everywhere else you look there are loud, confident people?You're not alone. Ben Brooks also grew up as a shy child (so much so that he'd rather have cut his own hair or spend a week at a Silent Retreat then have to speak to other people). But he soon realised that being quiet doesn't make you strange or wrong or boring. In fact, being shy can give you great skills such as listening, kindness and compassion. It's something to embrace and be proud of. In this book, Ben introduces readers to some of the most famous, talented and brilliant shy people - including Charles Darwin, David Bowie, Greta Thunberg, Rosa Parks, Beyonce and Emma Watson - who used their special quietness to achieve awesome things, and he shares his tips for growing up shy in a world that can sometimes feel, well, LOUD. Because you don't have to be loud to be liked, and you definitely don't have to be loud to make an impact.

How to raise a teenager in the 21st century from the global bestselling writer Ben Brooks.

Join the adventure. Break the curse. Find your way home. A magical new adventure from the bestselling author of THE IMPOSSIBLE BOY.

The journal to accompany the award-winning and bestselling Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different.

An essential book on how to raise a teenager in the 21st century from the global bestselling writer Ben Brooks.

Believe in the impossible this Christmas - a magical story celebrating the power of children's imagination, from the bestselling author of STORIES FOR BOYS WHO DARE TO BE DIFFERENT.

True, inspirational and amazing tales of boys and girls who stood up and stood out.

Who says youth is wasted on the young?Jasper wants to get on in the world, but he's got a lot on his plate: A-levels, his mother pushing him to overachieve, weekly visits to his psychologist, come-downs, YouTube suicides and pregnant one-night-stands. Then there's his stepdad - the murderer. Hilarious and heartbreaking by turns, Grow Up is the ultimate twenty-first-century coming-of-age novel. It paints a vivid portrait of the pills and thrills and bellyaches of growing up today. Funny, smart and twisted, it is the story of one young man transformed.

Age is just a number...