Matthew Syed Pair

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Mar 1, 2024

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A collection of both the bestselling You Are Awesome and the much-anticipated follow-up, Dare to Be You from award-winning author Matthew Syed. Praise for You Are Awesome, children’s book of the year 2019 and Sunday Times no. 1 bestseller: “A very funny and inspiring read! Brilliantly practical with a wide variety of examples that make it relevant for both boys and girls (and adults)!” – Online customer review “Genuinely funny and engaging … It’s a must read.” – Online customer review
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