Ten Ways to Build a Brilliant Brain

A fun and practical guide to making your brain brilliant, from well-being expert Nicola Morgan.

Build a brilliant brain with this fun and practical guide for young people from award-winning well-being expert Nicola Morgan. From the benefits of the right food, sleep and exercise, to how to be creative, curious and resilient, discover the incredible science and top advice to make your brain the best it can be. Packed with fascinating facts and brain boosting activities, this illustrated guide gives you the power to build your brilliant brain!

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[…] a fun book to read and I bet it would make a fabulous Christmas present to any child/tween aged 10-years-old and above who is into self-esteem building. ‘Christmas Gift Guide – Books for Children, Yeah Lifestyle
An inspiring and practical read, this book will appeal to children aged 10-13 who are experiencing change, school transition, or who want to learn how to improve their confidence. Highly recommended ‘children’s books to encourage creative and critical thinking’, School Reading List
Featured in Pen & Inc Autumn/Winter 2022 listings, highlighting the best in diversity and inclusion in children's books. Pen & Inc
A useful book to read that will make a fabulous Christmas present to any child, tween […] who is into self-esteem building. London Mums Magazine

Nicola Morgan has written over a hundred books. Her previous titles for Walker include The Teenage Guide to Stress, winner of the School Library Association Award, with both the judges’ and readers’ awards, Blame My Brain, which was shortlisted for the Aventis Prize for Science, The Teenage Guide to Friends and the novel Wasted, which won the Scottish Children's Book Award and other awards and shortlistings. Nicola speaks in schools and at conferences all over the world about issues concerning teenagers and creates original resources for teachers. She is a former dyslexia specialist and is an Ambassador for Dyslexia Scotland. Visit Nicola's website at

Risa Rodil is an illustrator, designer and lettering artist. She has worked on books, magazines, advertising campaigns, merchandise and more with a wide range of international clients including Disney and Marvel Studios. Her work is recognisable for its use of vibrant colour palettes and typography. She is based in Manila.

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