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Become a Genius in a Year

By Mike Rampton
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Become a Genius in a Year transforms you into the most amazing, awe-inspiring genius in the world in just one year! (No refunds given) This book will take you from a clever (but rather ordinary) kid to an absurdly intelligent, super-brained, hyper-genius capable of anything …... Read More
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Become the most amazing, awe-inspiring genius in the world in just one year*! (*No refunds given)

This book will take you from a clever (but rather ordinary) kid to an absurdly intelligent, super-brained, hyper-genius capable of anything … in just twelve magnificent months.

Discover mind-boggling facts every day of the year in this hilarious new book!

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Become a Genius in a Year transforms you into the most amazing, awe-inspiring genius in the world in just one year! (No refunds given)

This book will take you from a clever (but rather ordinary) kid to an absurdly intelligent, super-brained, hyper-genius capable of anything … in just twelve magnificent months.

From fun facts about dinosaurs to everything you need to know about spiders, plus silly Shakespearean names and a deep dive into poo and snot. Have you ever wondered about the world’s pooiest places? Or which came first, the duck-billed platypus … or the duck? This book has all the answers.

"Imagine what I could have achieved if I'd read this” – Albert Einstein*

"I'm glad this wasn't published when I was alive, because everyone who read it would have ended up cleverer than me" — Leonardo Da Vinci*

"I like the picture of the dog in the space helmet" — Marie Curie*

*(These are real reviews, I promise!)

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008756185

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Gareth Williams
  • Illustrated by Gareth Williams
  • Illustrated by To Be Confirmed

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Mike Rampton is an author and journalist who lives in a very pleasant village near Cambridge. His house is a mess and he's really tired. His first book for children, There's No Such Thing As A Silly Question was published in October 2024. He writes regularly for the ipaper, Mental Floss, Kerrang! and anyone else who asks nicely.

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