The Sprouting Years (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Jamie Mackenzie, 2025
- Softcover
- New

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Paperback. Every child has a storytelling superpower. This book helps them to find it.Created in partnership with schools, teachers, and nearly 100 pupils, The Sprouting Years: Finding Your Storytelling Superpower is a heart-led storybook designed to help children aged 9 to 12 understand and navigate one of the most important times of change and growth in their lives.We follow the journey of Jamie, navigating his first year at secondary school. From saying goodbye to old friends to navigating new ones, from dealing with a loss to finding his voice in front of a class, The Sprouting Years follows one boy's journey through the moments that shape us all.Through unforgettable stories, Jamie discovers 9 emotional and social powers; Kindness, Help, Communication, Emotion, Confidence, Energy, Perspective, Curiosity, and Courage, each one helping him grow. But it's only when they come together that he unlocks his ultimate superpower: Storytelling. Written with heart, humour, and complete relatability this book offers: Real-life school moments that feel familiar, inclusive, and safeGentle support for emotional literacy, empathy, and growing upOpportunities for self-reflection and personal growthA final empowering message: Your voice matters. Your story matters.Perfect for reading at home, in class, or as part of transition and wellbeing support, The Sprouting Years: Finding Your Storytelling Superpower, is more than a story. It's a reminder that who you are becoming is just as important as where you're going.Perfect for: Children aged 9 to 12Supporting and developing wellbeing, confidence, and communicationClass reads and PSHE discussionsParents, teachers, and schools seeking deeper emotional connections with childrenBecause when children find the superpower of storytelling, it can change their lives forever.Stories - Change - Liveswww.jamie-mackenzie.com Created in partnership with schools, teachers, and nearly 100 pupils, The Sprouting Years: Finding Your Storytelling Superpower is a heart-led storybook designed to help children aged 9 to 12 understand and navigate one of the most important times of change and growth in their lives. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- The Sprouting Years (Paperback)
- Author
- Jamie Mackenzie
- Publisher
- Jamie Mackenzie
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1068306734
- ISBN 13
- 9781068306730
- Series
- Book 3 of 3: Stories Change Lives
Every child has a storytelling superpower. This book helps them to find it.
Created in partnership with schools, teachers, and nearly 100 pupils, The Sprouting Years: Finding Your Storytelling Superpower is a heart-led storybook designed to help children aged 9 to 12 understand and navigate one of the most important times of change and growth in their lives.We follow the journey of Jamie, navigating his first year at secondary school. From saying goodbye to old friends to navigating new ones, from dealing with a loss to finding his voice in front of a class, The Sprouting Years follows one boy’s journey through the moments that shape us all.
Through unforgettable stories, Jamie discovers 9 emotional and social powers; Kindness, Help, Communication, Emotion, Confidence, Energy, Perspective, Curiosity, and Courage, each one helping him grow. But it’s only when they come together that he unlocks his ultimate superpower: Storytelling.
Written with heart, humour, and complete relatability this book offers:
- Real-life school moments that feel familiar, inclusive, and safe
- Gentle support for emotional literacy, empathy, and growing up
- Opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth
- A final empowering message: Your voice matters. Your story matters.
Perfect for reading at home, in class, or as part of transition and wellbeing support, The Sprouting Years: Finding Your Storytelling Superpower, is more than a story. It’s a reminder that who you are becoming is just as important as where you’re going.
Perfect for:- Children aged 9 to 12
- Supporting and developing wellbeing, confidence, and communication
- Secondary school preparation and transition
- Class reads and PSHE discussions
- Parents, teachers, and schools seeking deeper emotional connections with children
Because when children find the superpower of storytelling, it can change their lives forever.
Looking for a deeper level of engagement with the book?... Then check out The Sprouting Years: Your Storytelling Classroom Companion. Whether it be in the classroom or at home, this companion unlocks more activities and resources designed to further enhance the growth and learnings from the book.
Stories · Change · Lives
www.jamie-mackenzie.com
Why not check out Jamie's other books (for the adults!): 28 Bags of Sprouts - Storytelling with Impact, AND Sprouting Happiness: The 5 Branches to a Happy and Balanced Life, also available on amazon.
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