Master(your)mind: Handling Anger Book + Guided Journal PRE-ORDER

Book + Guided Journal. Ages 7-14 years. Pre-order now to secure your copy.

Book publishes 21st October 2025. READ AN EXCERPT 

Master(your)Mind books help children develop strong Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and growth mindset skills through a relatable, character-led narrative, with real-life anecdotes, and engaging guided activities.

Help your child navigate the challenging emotion of anger with Mastermind: Handling Anger, a fun and engaging book written in an appealing graphic-novel style, for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates.

This book combines proven Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques with relatable, kid-friendly storytelling to teach children how to recognise, manage, and control their anger.

The book is narrated by Ben Bottom, a fellow (fictional) kid who speaks directly to young readers in a voice they understand and trust. Through Ben’s journey, children will learn:

• How to identify anger triggers and early warning signs.
• Practical strategies to calm down in the moment, like breathing exercises and mindfulness practices.
• Techniques to reframe their thoughts and respond to situations thoughtfully rather than impulsively.
• Activities and exercises to build long-term emotional resilience.

This book is more than just a guide—it’s an interactive toolkit, with engaging activities that help children practice what they’ve learned in a way that feels fun and empowering.

Whether your child struggles with temper, frustration at school, or sibling conflicts, Master(your)mind: Handling Anger is an invaluable resource for teaching them to manage their emotions in healthy and constructive ways.

Perfect for parents, caregivers, and educators, this book makes a complex topic accessible and approachable, helping children gain the emotional skills they need to thrive.

Author: Dave Ranney - a multiple award-winning, internationally acclaimed children's author writing under a pen name.

Reviews from early readers:

'X1 Books have absolutely nailed it with these self-help comical books for teens and pre-teens! I love them! With a professional background in children's mental and emotional health, and having children of my own, I can see that these books really tackle the problems children today have in an easy to understand and laid back way, without feeling like a self help book, which children of this age group often reject. I would definitely recommend these to parents and children! 5 stars!' - Maria G, Mental Health Practitioner

‘I can’t thank X1 Books enough for finally producing something which my kids actively WANT to read, and which actually works! Writing in the voice of a character their age is a stroke of genius! I’ve tried other books on them before, but they haven’t taken an interest in them the way they have with these and I can see them using the CBT techniques and growing into calmer, more confident boys. Thank you again!’ - Amy Z, Mother of two boys