The (Nearly) Teenage Boy's Guide To (Almost) Everything Sharie Coombes Teen Nonfiction Book

The (Nearly) Teenage Boy's Guide to (Almost) Everything by Sharie Coombes is a friendly, practical paperback guide designed for boys on the cusp of adolescence. Written to support emotional, mental and physical wellbeing, this approachable book is ideal for parents, teachers, gift buyers and young readers who want clear, trustworthy advice about stress, hormones, friendships, school and social media. It’s a helpful resource from an experienced professional—perfect as a starter book for the transition to the teenage years.

This paperback edition is BRAND NEW and ready to add to any book collection or classroom library. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781838526757.

What makes this children’s series-style guide stand out is its author's professional background and real-world credibility. Dr Sharie Coombes is a former primary teacher, headteacher and local authority adviser who retrained as a child and family psychodynamic psychotherapist, neuropsychotherapist, solution-focused therapist, and specialist paediatric hypnotherapist. She earned a doctorate in education from the University of Brighton and has worked at the NHS Tavistock Clinic with adopted and fostered children, as well as running a private therapy practice. Trusted by parents and schools, Dr Coombes combines therapeutic expertise with clear, age-appropriate language.

Inside the book

• Stress & hormones: Practical strategies to understand and manage changing moods and physical changes.
• Friendships & relationships: Realistic guidance on making and keeping friends, navigating peer pressure, and building respect.
• School life & learning: Advice for coping with workload, tests and the social side of school.
• Social media & online safety: Tips for healthy screen habits and protecting privacy without scaring young readers.
• Mental health tools: Simple breathing, thinking and grounding techniques suitable for nearly-teen boys.

As a bestselling-author-style guide backed by professional experience, this book treats sensitive topics honestly but gently. It’s full of relatable examples and therapeutic techniques explained in plain language, making it a trusted resource for early adolescent years.

Benefits at a glance:

• Supports emotional literacy and resilience during early adolescence.
• Easy-to-read paperback edition—convenient for backpacks, bedside tables, and classroom shelves.
• Written by an award-worthy educator and therapist with hands-on experience.
• Great for one-on-one reading, family discussions, or group work in schools.
• Perfect as a thoughtful gift for birthdays, school transitions, or wellbeing kits.

Whether you’re a parent seeking guidance, a teacher building a wellbeing shelf, or a young person looking for honest answers, The (Nearly) Teenage Boy's Guide to (Almost) Everything offers clear, compassionate support. This boxed-book-style single-title guide is a practical, reassuring companion during a big life change — an ideal present and a timeless keepsake for the early teen years.