Mission: Total Resilience by Ant Middleton - Children's Confidence & Resilience Book - Ages 9-12 - Paperback

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Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780755503810. Publisher: HarperCollins (Red Shed). Age Range: 9-12 years. Overview. Mission: Total Resilience is a warm, straight-talking children's guide from television adventurer and bestselling author Ant Middleton, designed to help young readers aged 9-12 build genuine self-esteem and bounce back from setbacks. Packed with motivating tasks, mood-boosting physical challenges and inspiring real-life stories, this paperback gives kids practical, fun tools to strengthen their mindset, turn tough moments into opportunities, and discover just how capable they really are.. About the Book. Life throws curveballs at every age, and Mission: Total Resilience was written to give younger readers the same grounded, no-nonsense approach to overcoming adversity that made Ant Middleton's adult bestsellers so popular. Rather than lecturing, the book invites children to take part in hands-on missions and challenges, gradually building the mental and physical habits that support genuine resilience. Chapters cover setting meaningful goals, celebrating personal strengths, handling failure without losing confidence, and turning setbacks into stepping stones for growth. Ant draws on his own experiences as a former Special Forces soldier and adventurer, translating high-stakes lessons from extreme environments into everyday, age-appropriate advice that resonates with young readers navigating school, friendships and family life. The tone throughout is encouraging rather than preachy, mixing humour with candid honesty so that resilience feels achievable rather than abstract. Interactive activities, checklists and reflective prompts sit alongside the narrative, making the book as much a workbook as a read, ideal for children who like to actively engage with what they're learning. It's a natural fit for fans of confidence-building and growth-mindset titles, and works equally well read independently or shared with a parent, teacher or carer looking to open up conversations about resilience, self-belief and emotional wellbeing.. Written by bestselling adventurer and TV presenter Ant Middleton. Interactive tasks and challenges make resilience-building fun and practical. Helps children set goals, manage setbacks and build genuine self-esteem. Ideal for ages 9-12, at home or in the classroom. Great gift for children needing a confidence boost. Brand new paperback with fast, free UK delivery. About the Author. Ant Middleton is a British adventurer, public speaker and television personality, best known for presenting SAS: Who Dares Wins. A former Special Forces soldier and Royal Marines Commando, he has become one of the UK's most recognisable voices on resilience and mental fitness. He is the author of several Sunday Times number one bestsellers for adults, including First Man In, The Fear Bubble and Zero Negativity, with his books selling well over a million copies worldwide. Mission: Total Resilience brings his hard-won lessons to a younger audience for the first time.. Why You'll Love This Book. Honest, energetic and packed with practical challenges rather than dry advice, Mission: Total Resilience turns resilience-building into an engaging mission kids actually want to complete, from a genuinely inspiring real-world role model.. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the current UK edition with the listed ISBN.