{"product_id":"murphys-law-for-kids-by-ethereal-ray-9786210654295","title":"Murphy's Law for Kids","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThings will go wrong. Here's what to do when they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Morgan - a 12-year-old who learned about Murphy's Law from their older cousin J: \"Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.\" But here's the thing \u003cem\u003eMurphy's Law\u003c\/em\u003e actually teaches: sideways moments are normal. They're not your fault. And you can handle them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMurphy's Law for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e gives children ages 7-12 a peer-to-peer guide to the 101 most common difficult moments kids actually face - from blanking on a test to losing a best friend to feeling like their big feelings are too big to handle. Every lesson is told in Morgan's own voice: honest, humble, and never preachy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMorgan isn't a teacher, a counsellor, or an adult writing down to kids. Morgan is 12, just finished the 6th grade, and went through a family divorce, a move to a new city, and the challenge of starting over socially. These aren't made-up problems - they're the real sideways moments kids face every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book covers five major areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART I: When School Goes Sideways\u003c\/strong\u003e - test anxiety, forgotten homework, group projects, being called on unprepared, working hardest and still not getting the grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART II: When Friends Get Complicated\u003c\/strong\u003e - making friends when it feels awkward, losing a best friend, being left out, secrets that get spread, apologizing without making it worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART III: When Home Feels Hard\u003c\/strong\u003e - sibling conflicts, parents who don't quite understand, family changes, feeling unseen for your effort, needing time for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART IV: When You Feel Big Feelings\u003c\/strong\u003e - embarrassment, worry, anger, sadness, the feeling of crying without knowing why. Each feeling gets honest, age-appropriate tools - not empty advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART V: When Things Change\u003c\/strong\u003e - growing up, trying new things, failing in front of others, being the new kid, and learning that hard things build something you can't get any other way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the 101 lessons follows a clear, repeatable structure: the situation, the Murphy's Law principle, what most kids do, what Morgan tried (honestly, including when it didn't work), a specific same-day action, and a one-line reminder under 10 words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMorgan uses the Murphy's Law framework - taught by cousin J, whose own story is told in \u003ci\u003eMurphy's Law for Teens\u003c\/i\u003e (The Sideways Series, Book 1) - to normalise difficulty without either dismissing feelings or catastrophising them. The message throughout is simple: things go sideways. That's not a sign something is wrong with you. And you can handle it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book works well as independent reading for ages 10-12, read-aloud for ages 7-9 with parent discussion, a classroom or counselling resource, and a gift for kids going through any kind of transition or challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e This book is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health support. A parent\/educator note and appropriate guidance on seeking adult help are included throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67984808804588,"sku":"9786210654295","price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9786210654295-murphy-s-law-for-kids-1.jpg?v=1793219732","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/murphys-law-for-kids-by-ethereal-ray-9786210654295","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}