Morgan also writes nonfiction, notably blame my brain, a guide for parents and their children to understanding the teenage brain. Apr 05, 2012 nicola morgan recently won scottish book trusts scottish childrens book award in the older readers category with wasted. Morgan is the writer of over 100 books, both fiction and nonfiction, and her bestselling examination of the teenage brain, blame my brain, was shortlisted for aventis prize. She studied classics and philosophy at cambridge university, then became a teacher of english, specialising in reading and writing difficulties. Contrary to popular parental opinion, teenagers are not the lazy, unpleasant louts they occasionally appear to be. Nicola morgan has 88 books on goodreads with 5720 ratings. Nicola morgan recently won scottish book trusts scottish childrens book award in the older readers category with wasted. Get free shipping on blame my brain by nicola morgan, from. Her bestselling examination of the teenage brain, blame my brain, was shortlisted for the aventis prize.
What scientists have discovered about the teenage brain will amaze. The scotsman a good resource to share with students to help them deal with. Nicola morgan audio books, best sellers, author bio. New research shows what parents have long suspected the teenage brain is special. My publicspeaking takes me around the world to talk on topics surrounding reading, the brain and adolescence. Buy blame my brain by nicola morgan with free delivery. She is the author of the internationally renowned blame my brain. I have written around 100 books, including the internationally renowned blame my brain the amazing teenage brain revealed, as well as teenage guides to stress, friends, life online and body image. Known widely as the teenage brain woman, an awardwinning author on all aspects of adolescent wellbeing and healthy. The teenage guide to stress by nicola morgan overdrive.
The amazing teenage brain revealed shortlisted for the aventis prize for science and has spoken in schools and at conferences around the world. Nov 05, 2007 nicola morgan s carefully researched, accessible and humorous examination of the ups and downs of the teenage brain has chapters dealing with powerful emotions, the need for more sleep, the urge to take risks, the difference between genders, the reasons behind addiction or depression, and what lies ahead. Nicola morgans carefully researched, accessible and humorous examination of the ups and downs of the teenage brain has chapters dealing with powerful emotions, the need for more sleep, the urge to take risks, the difference between genders, the reasons behind addiction or. Nicola morgans most popular book is blame my brain. Nicola morgans top 10 present tense books childrens books. Blame my brain the amazing teenage brain revealed the amazing teenage brain revealed by nicola morgan. Nicola morgan is a multiawardwinning author and international expert on teenage brains and mental health, how stress impacts wellbeing and performance, effects of screens and social media and the science of reading for pleasure. Nicola morgan is the author of blame my brain, know your brain and the teenage guide to stress as well as awardwinning. Nicola morgan is a multiawardwinning author for and about teenagers and an renowned speaker at conferences and schools around the world. She has written nearly 100 books, including novels such as fleshmarket currently being adapted for the london stage and mondays are red, but in the last twelve years she has become increasingly well known for her passionate factual work on adolescence, with blame my brain the amazing teenage brain.
Nicola morgans study is a brilliant and accessible read for both parents and teenagers. I deliver positive, engaging, intelligent and evidencebased talks and training all over the. By 1999, nicola morgan had published dozens of bestselling homelearning books, while still working towards publication as a novelist. Her fiction titles for young people include mondays are red, fleshmarket, the highwaymans footsteps, the highwaymans curse, deathwatch, chicken friend, the passionflower massacre and sleepwalking, winner of the 2005 scottish arts council childrens. It is very rare that an author succeeds in writing a book for teenagers. I am known as the teenage brain woman for my awardwinning work on teenage behaviour and wellbeing. Nicola morgans carefully researched, accessible and humorous examination of the ups and downs of the teenage brain has chapters dealing with powerful emotions, the need for more sleep, the urge to take risks, the difference between genders and the reasons behind addiction or depression. Blame my brainthe amazing teenage brain revealed by. During the teenage years the brain is undergoing its most radical and fundamental change since the age of two. This is a great, easy, clear book about teenagers behavior that helped me to understand so many things i didnt know before. The teenage guide to stress by nicola morgan used good. Blame my brain was nominated for the royal societys aventis junior prize for science books. A criticallyacclaimed author, nicola morgan has written nearly a hundred books.
Thanks to so so many schools and families for your massive support of my books. My book, blame my brain, has been enormously popular in many countries around the world, both with adults and the teenagers for whom it was written. Walker nicola morgan classic book on the teenage brain, blame my brain. Nicola morgans carefully researched, accessible and humorous examination of the ups and downs of the teenage brain has chapters dealing with powerful emotions, the need for more sleep, the urge to take risks, the difference between. Blame my brain, nicola morgan shop online for books in. Body brilliant, a practical and empowering look at body image, follows in 2019. Nicola morgans accessible and humourous examination of the ups and downs of the teenage brain deals with powerful emotions, the need for more sleep, the urge to take risks, the difference between genders, the reasons behind addiction and depression, and what lies ahead. She was originally best known for her wideranging ya novels such as fleshmarket hodder and wasted walker but over the recent years she has built an international reputation for her extensive body of nonfiction on adolescent wellbeing. Its exam time and whilst you might be dropping into the wodehouse library to revise we thought we would take this opportunity to mention a few new books dealing with teenage stress to help you through. Nicola morgans carefully researched, accessible and humorous examination of the ups and. Nicola morgans accessible and humourous examination of the ups and. She strongly disagrees with those who believe that.
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Nicola morgans entertaining book is written for the teenagers themselves, to explain the phase they are going through, so they can develop tools to cope with the intensity of the teenage years. Blame my brain signed copies available blame my brain was the first book in the world to show teenagers whats going on in their heads. Nicola morgan is an awardwinning author of fiction and non fiction for all ages and a popular public speaker. My examination of the teenage brain, blame my brain, first published in 2005, the current knowledge about the science of the teenage brain is not new.
Blame my brainthe amazing teenage brain revealed by nicola. About i am known as the teenage brain woman for my awardwinning work on teenage behaviour and wellbeing. Her classic book on the teenage brain, blame my brain the teenage brain revealed, was followed by the teenage guide to stress and the teenage guide to friends and innovative multimedia teaching resources on the brain and mental health. It speaks directly to teenagers but parents and teachers usually grab it and devour it eagerly. Nicola morgan s carefully researched, accessible and humorous examination of the ups and downs of the teenage brain has chapters dealing with powerful emotions, the need for more sleep, the urge to take risks, the difference between genders and the reasons behind addiction or depression. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover nicolas.
Browse nicola morgans bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Nicola morgan is an established expert on the teenage brain and. The local library holds books on health related issues for us and we issue prescriptions for patients who are not library members. The teenage brain woman understanding teenage minds and lives. A comprehensive guide to the biological mysteries that lie behind teenage behaviour. She is the awardwinning author of around 90 books for all ages. It promotes a positive view of adolescence and is empowering and reassuring. Blame my brain amazing teenage brain 9781406346930 by nicola morgan and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A comprehensive guide to teenage friendships, by awardwinning author and wellbeing expert nicola morgan. Nicola morgan is the author of blame my brain, know your brain and the teenage guide to stress as well as awardwinning novels for teenagers and has an international reputation in.
Mar, 2020 morgan is the writer of over 100 books, both fiction and nonfiction, and her bestselling examination of the teenage brain, blame my brain, was shortlisted for aventis prize. I heard author nicola morgan speak in edinburgh last year about writing for teenagers, which is something she does well. Senior school voorschoten, assistant librarian on the teenage brain woman, nicola morgan, author, visit to the bsn where she shares 5 tips for coping with exam. Dive into my website to book a talk, buy my unique teaching materials, explore my awardwinning books or immerse yourself in fascinating human science. Nicola morgan is something of an authority on the teenage brain and is often invited to schools and colleges to speak on the subject. Includes information from taking risks to sleeping late, gender differences to depression, uncontrollable emotions to the effects of drugs and alcohol, blame my brain tells you everything you need to know about the biology and psychology behind the behaviour. Nicola morgan s accessible and humourous examination of the ups and downs of the teenage brain deals with powerful emotions, the need for more sleep, the urge to take risks, the difference between genders, the reasons behind addiction and depression, and what lies ahead.
May 02, 20 her best known nonfiction title, blame my brain the amazing teenage brain revealed, was shortlisted for the aventis prize for science. Her best known nonfiction title, blame my brain the amazing teenage brain revealed, was shortlisted for the aventis prize for science. It is very rare that an author succeeds in writing a book for teenagers which is also a must read for their parents and teachers. It is not meant to be read as an excuse for bad behaviour though, rather as a guideline to give support.
The teenage brain revealed and her latest the teenage guide to. Nicola morgan s study is a brilliant and accessible read for both parents and teenagers. Blame my brain was the first book in the world to show teenagers whats going on in their. A teenage guide to stress childrens books the guardian. Nicola morgan is an internationallyacclaimed author and authority on teenage wellbeing, how stress impacts performance, effects of screens, social media and reading for pleasure. The revised edition of this classic book contains important new research, including. Also note that i do staff training on teenage brain stress. By 2010, she had published nine novels, all but one for teenagers, and five nonfiction books, including the internationally acclaimed blame my brain. A former teacher and dyslexia specialist, nicola was a prizewinning novelist whose career changed after the success of her bestselling examination. The amazing teenage brain revealed by nicola morgan nicola morgan on.
The revised edition of this classic book contains important new research. Nicola has also written a number of popular home learning books, including the i can learn series, mega english. Nicola morgans carefully researched, accessible and humorous examination of the ups and downs of the teenage brain has chapters dealing with powerful emotions, the need for more sleep, the urge to take risks, the difference between genders, the reasons behind addiction or depression, and what lies ahead. She came up with the idea of the teenage guide to stress because so many parents and teenagers contacted her for advice and help. Walker bags sleep guide for teens from nicola morgan the. Nicola morgans top 10 present tense books childrens. View nicola morgans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Essential reading for teenagers and the adults who care about them. In 1994, she set up magic readers, an organisation to help 35 year olds with reading and writing. Nicola morgan professional speaker nicola morgan public. If so, then read this book, because you can blame it all on the teenage brain if you want. The amazing teenage brain revealed shortlisted for the.
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