Books with author Jen Brooks

Worlds collide in romantic, unexpected, and heartbreaking ways in this “picture-perfect” (VOYA, starred review) debut novel about a young man with a truly unique power.Sometimes high school senior Jonathan Aubrey wishes he could just disappear. And as luck—or fate—would have it, he can. Ever since coming out of a coma as a kid, he has been able to create alternate worlds. Worlds where he is heroic, desirable, or simply a better version of himself. That’s the world he’s been escaping to most often, a world where he has everything he doesn’t have in real life: friends, a place of honor on the track team, passing grades, and most importantly, Kylie Simms as his girlfriend. But when Jonathan confuses his worlds and tries to kiss the real Kylie Simms, everything unravels. The real Kylie suddenly notices Jonathan…and begins obsessing over him. The fantasy version of Kylie struggles to love Jonathan as she was created to do, and the consequences are disastrous. As his worlds collide, Jonathan must confront the truth of his power and figure out where he actually belongs—before he loses both Kylies forever.

This is the follow-up to the much loved and hugely successful Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different, the bestselling book that changed countless boys' lives around the world and gave them the confidence to be themselves.What have the footballer Kylian Mbappé, the philosopher Socrates and the singer Shawn Mendes all got in common? All three of them defied expectations - going against the grain and pursuing their dreams - despite a seemingly impossible barrage of obstacles and difficulties. Their stories are incredible, as are those of the tap-dancer Evan Ruggiero, the Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri, and the other inspirational boys who fill the pages of this extraordinary book.It's books like these that can make a huge difference to parents and their children's lives. In this day and age, any publication that shows how we can triumph in the face of adversity and prejudice deserves to be read over and over again.

Worlds collide in romantic, unexpected, and heartbreaking ways in this “picture-perfect” (VOYA, starred review) debut novel about a young man with a truly unique power.Sometimes high school senior Jonathan Aubrey wishes he could just disappear. And as luck—or fate—would have it, he can. Ever since coming out of a coma as a kid, he has been able to create alternate worlds. Worlds where he is heroic, desirable, or simply a better version of himself. That’s the world he’s been escaping to most often, a world where he has everything he doesn’t have in real life: friends, a place of honor on the track team, passing grades, and most importantly, Kylie Simms as his girlfriend. But when Jonathan confuses his worlds and tries to kiss the real Kylie Simms, everything unravels. The real Kylie suddenly notices Jonathan…and begins obsessing over him. The fantasy version of Kylie struggles to love Jonathan as she was created to do, and the consequences are disastrous. As his worlds collide, Jonathan must confront the truth of his power and figure out where he actually belongs—before he loses both Kylies forever.

"Dad, why is the SKY BLUE?!"The earth is filled with many unusual and sometimes downright kooky natural phenomenon! Earthquakes, tornadoes, and volcanoes are just a few of the outlandish things that can occur on our beautiful planet, but it is important to understand that there is a scientific explanation for all of these things! And the more we know about our Earth, the deeper appreciation we can have for all the mysteries our home planet has to offer. So if you're interested in geology, zoology, science, or you are simply a very curious fellow, come along for a ride through nature and get answers to everything you ever wondered about Earth (and as a BONUS, you'll also learn some really weird facts to impress your friends with)!Here are just a few of the things you'll finally have the answers to:Why Can’t I Feel the Earth Rotating?Why is the Ocean Salty?What is Quicksand?Why do Clouds Float?So come explore, and learn about our great big planet and all the many things it has to offer!

Worlds collide in romantic, unexpected, and heartbreaking ways in this “picture-perfect” (VOYA, starred review) debut novel about a young man with a truly unique power.Sometimes high school senior Jonathan Aubrey wishes he could just disappear. And as luck—or fate—would have it, he can. Ever since coming out of a coma as a kid, he has been able to create alternate worlds. Worlds where he is heroic, desirable, or simply a better version of himself. That’s the world he’s been escaping to most often, a world where he has everything he doesn’t have in real life: friends, a place of honor on the track team, passing grades, and most importantly, Kylie Simms as his girlfriend. But when Jonathan confuses his worlds and tries to kiss the real Kylie Simms, everything unravels. The real Kylie suddenly notices Jonathan…and begins obsessing over him. The fantasy version of Kylie struggles to love Jonathan as she was created to do, and the consequences are disastrous. As his worlds collide, Jonathan must confront the truth of his power and figure out where he actually belongs—before he loses both Kylies forever.

"Mom, why are farts so STINKY?!"The human body is a very, very complicated organism with behaviors and responses to stimuli that can only be described as downright WEIRD! But underneath each of actions and attributes is a scientific explanation that helps us understand and gain a deeper appreciation about ourselves and how we interact with the world around us.So if you're an amateur biologist, a future doctor, or are simply a very curious fellow, come along for a ride through the human body - boogers, blood, bones, and all - and get answers to everything you ever wondered about! AND, as a bonus, you'll also learn some really weird facts to impress your friends with!Here are just a few of the things you'll finally have the answers to:Why doesn’t it hurt when I cut my toenails?Why do we get gray hair?Where do boogers come from?Why do mosquito bites itch?Come, explore, and learn about the GREATEST MACHINE ON EARTH, our body!

"Mom, why are farts so STINKY?!" The human body is a very, very complicated organism with behaviors and responses to stimuli that can only be described as downright WEIRD! But underneath each of actions and attributes is a scientific explanation that helps us understand and gain a deeper appreciation about ourselves and how we interact with the world around us. So if you're an amateur biologist, a future doctor, or are simply a very curious fellow, come along for a ride through the human body - boogers, blood, bones, and all - and get answers to everything you ever wondered about! AND, as a bonus, you'll also learn some really weird facts to impress your friends with! Here are just a few of the things you'll finally have the answers to: -Why doesn’t it hurt when I cut my toenails? -Why do we get gray hair? -Where do boogers come from? -Why do mosquito bites itch? Come, explore, and learn about the GREATEST MACHINE ON EARTH, our body!

"Dad, why do dogs SMELL BUTTS?!" The animal planet is filled with many unusual and sometimes downright kooky behaviors! But underneath each of these actions and animalistic attributes is a scientific explanation that helps us understand and gain a deeper appreciation about the majestic animals we share our planet with. So if you're interested in zoology, or are simply a very curious fellow, come along for a ride through the animal kingdom and get answers to everything you ever wondered about animals (and as a BONUS, you'll also learn some really weird facts to impress your friends with)! Here are just a few of the things you'll finally have the answers to: -Why do Zebras have stripes? -Why do Hippos spray their poop everywhere? -Why do Elephants have such ginormous ears? -Why, oh why, do Ostriches stick their heads in the sand? So come explore, and learn about our great big planet and all the many beasties that live in it!

Believe in the impossible this Christmas - a magical story celebrating the power of imagination, from the bestselling author of STORIES FOR BOYS WHO DARE TO BE DIFFERENT.Oleg and Emma entered their den to find a cardboard spaceship standing exactly where they usually sat. Slowly, the front door opened and out stepped a boy. 'My name's Sebastian Cole,' he said. 'But you already know that.'When Oleg and Emma invent a new classmate called Sebastian, they are amazed when he appears - very much real - in their secret den.Sebastian isn't like the rest of their classmates. He's never eaten pizza, he's not sure what goose bumps are, and he has a satchel that seems to hold an endless supply of hot ice cream. But as the trio begin their adventures, more impossible things keep happening, from a runaway goat appearing at school to a sighting of some snowwomen walking down the road. Things soon take a turn for the dangerous when the three friends are pursued by the mysterious Institute of Unreality, who want to capture and erase Sebastian, restoring order to the world. With the help of a cowboy gardener, an imprisoned scientist, and the rest of their class, can Emma and Oleg protect their new friend and keep the magic of the impossible alive, just in time for Christmas?After inspiring countless young readers with tales of extraordinary people in the world around them, Ben Brooks' first children's novel is a magical adventure that celebrates friendship, the power of imagination, and ice cream.

"Dad, why do dogs SMELL BUTTS?!"The animal planet is filled with many unusual and sometimes downright kooky behaviors! But underneath each of these actions and animalistic attributes is a scientific explanation that helps us understand and gain a deeper appreciation about the majestic animals we share our planet with.So if you're interested in zoology, or are simply a very curious fellow, come along for a ride through the animal kingdom and get answers to everything you ever wondered about animals (and as a BONUS, you'll also learn some really weird facts to impress your friends with)!Here are just a few of the things you'll finally have the answers to:Why do Zebras have stripes?Why do Hippos spray their poop everywhere?Why do Elephants have such ginormous ears?Why, oh why, do Ostriches stick their heads in the sand?So come explore, and learn about our great big planet and all the many beasties that live in it!

"Dad, do ALIENS EXIST?!"Outer Space is filled with many unusual and sometimes downright strange phenomenon! Black holes, exploding stars, and fiery asteroids are just a few of the outlandish things that can be found in the Universe, so it is important to understand how they work, because we share our home with the rest of Universe. The more we know about outer space, the deeper appreciation we can have for our place in the Universe and our own relationship to our home planet. So if you're interested in astronomy, physics, science, or you are simply a very curious fellow, come along for a ride through space and get answers to everything you ever wondered about the Universe (and as a BONUS, you'll also learn some really weird facts to impress your friends with)!Here are just a few of the things you'll finally have the answers to: Why are planets round? What would happen if an asteroid hit Earth? What is a black hole? Do other planets like Earth exist?So come explore, and learn about the UNIVERSE!