{"product_id":"b0dfmxw2jb","title":"Murphy's Law for Kids: 101 Life Principles for School, Friends, Big Feelings \u0026 Growing Up (The Sideways Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThings will go wrong. Here's what to do when they do. Meet  Morgan  — a 12-year-old who learned about Murphy's Law from their older cousin:  Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut here's the real lesson: sideways moments are  normal . They're not your fault. And you can handle them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMurphy's Law for Kids  gives children ages 7–12 a peer guide through 101 of the most common difficult moments kids actually face — told by a kid who just lived through them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMorgan isn't a teacher or a counselor. Morgan is 12, just finished 6th grade, and went through a family divorce, a move to a new city, and starting completely over socially. These aren't made-up problems. They're the real moments kids face every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this different:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeer-level voice  — Morgan just went through middle school. Not an adult writing from memory.  101 life principles across 5 real areas:  school stress, friendship drama, home life, big feelings, and growing up.  Every lesson includes a same-day action  — something a kid can actually do today.  No toxic positivity.  Honest, humble, and never preachy.  156 pages  — not padded out, not watered down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5 Parts Inside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart I: When School Goes Sideways  Test anxiety, forgotten homework, group projects that fall apart, being called on when you have no idea — and what actually helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart II: When Friends Get Complicated  Making friends when it feels awkward, losing a best friend, being left out, secrets that spread, and how to apologize without making it worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart III: When Home Feels Hard  Sibling fights, parents who don't understand, family changes, feeling unseen, and never having time for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart IV: When You Feel Big Feelings  Embarrassment, worry, anger, sadness, the feeling of crying without knowing why — and honest tools for each one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart V: When Things Change  Growing up, trying new things, being the new kid, failing in front of others, and learning what hard moments actually build in you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the 101 lessons includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA relatable scenario (present tense — you're right there) A Murphy's Law principle What most kids do (no judgment) What Morgan tried — honestly, including when it didn't work One specific same-day action A one-line reminder under 10 words This book works well as independent reading for ages 10–12, read-aloud for ages 7–9 with a parent, a classroom or counseling resource, and a meaningful gift for any kid going through a hard stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMurphy's Law says: Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.   Morgan says: That's not a curse. That's just life. And you can handle it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBook 4 in The Sideways Series by Ethereal Ray  — also author of Murphy's Law for Teens, Inspiring Stories for Teen Boys, and Inspiring Stories for Teen Girls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This book is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health support. A parent and educator note is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":54229918810475,"sku":"YSL25171","price":4.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/1674\/0203\/files\/71-MhnMgSwL._SY1500.jpg?v=1792830973","url":"https:\/\/www.booktavero.com\/products\/b0dfmxw2jb","provider":"BookTavero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}