Jenny Alexander has written over a hundred books for children, including many for educational publishers, as well as a serious work of non-fiction for adults, WHEN YOUR CHILD IS BULLIED. She has often written about real-life stories in which ordinary people find the inner resources to deal with difficult situations.

Three of her books on bullying have been approved by ChildLine, and WHEN YOUR CHILD IS BULLIED is used by counsellors and recommended by anti-bullying organisations including Families Against Bullying. She is the author of GOING UP! THE NO-WORRIES GUIDE TO SECONDARY SCHOOL and HOW TO BE HAPPY, published by A&C Black, and Hodder are publishing Jenny's new series of 7-day problem-boosting guides for kids, which includes THE SEVEN-DAY STRESS BUSTER and THE SEVEN-DAY BULLY BUSTER.

Jenny grew up in London and now lives in North Cornwall. She has two sons and two daughters.

Bullying, both physical and verbal, is a growing problem in schools, affecting children of all ages, from all backgrounds. The effects of bullying can be far-reaching, resulting in health problems and even destructive behaviour, which can isolate bullied children from their parents and peers as they struggle to find ways of coping. Children who are being bullied may feel ashamed, and try to disguise their feelings. Parents will know something is wrong, but may feel unsure of knowing the best steps to take - to protect their child and to encourage their self-esteem to recover and grow.

Jenny Alexander is one of the UK's leading experts in this field. Her practical and empowering book provides a wealth of tools and techniques for parents, showing how you can work with your child to overcome the problem of bullying.