by Jennifer McKay (Author)
Starting secondary school is a bit like being dropped into the wilderness... with a timetable, a PE kit you've already lost, and at least one teacher who definitely drinks too much coffee.
How Not to Die at Secondary School is a hilarious, brutally honest survival guide for anyone facing the chaos of UK secondary school - from Year 7 newbies to exhausted Year 11s who are still traumatised by cross-country.
Inside, you'll discover:
- How to survive your first day without crying in the toilets
- The unspoken rules of corridors, lunch queues, and group chats
- Teachers: the legends, the lunatics, and the ones who live for detentions
- Friendship drama, glow-ups, glow-downs, and sudden personality changes
- Homework meltdowns, PE nightmares, and exam-season panic
- How to stay confident when everything feels awkward and overwhelming
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Packed with real-life school truths, ridiculous situations, and laugh-out-loud advice, this book helps students feel seen, understood, and far less alone in the madness.
It's not just funny - it's quietly reassuring. Because if you're struggling, you're not broken... you're just in secondary school.
Perfect for:
- Students aged 10-16
- Children starting Year 7
- Parents who want to help without cringing
- Teachers who secretly know it's all true
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Whether you're worried about fitting in, surviving lessons, or simply making it through the day without emotional damage, this book proves one important thing:
You're not bad at school. School is just weird.
Number of Pages: 128
Dimensions: 0.3 x 8 x 5 IN
Publication Date: December 24, 2025
Large Print: Yes
