I didn’t think that she’d heard what I’d said, but then my mattress creaked and I felt it shift as Mum sat down next to me. An out-of-this-world middle-grade adventure about finding friendship in the most unlikely of places. From the bestselling and Waterstones Children’s Book Prize shortlisted author of BOY IN THE TOWER. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things and authors, such as Ross Welford and Lisa Thompson.

Having caffeine before bed: Caffeine can stimulate a person’s central nervous system. As a result, those who eat chocolate or drink caffeinated drinks close to bedtime may have difficulty falling asleep. Treatment options for waking up tired depend on the underlying cause. The following sections outline some potential treatment options and remedies. Good sleep hygiene practices Nighttime digestive issues can prevent a person from getting to sleep. They may also interrupt a person’s sleep. Billy’s mum isn’t like other mums. He calls her Sylvie, they move house every few months and she spends all their time together teaching him The Rules of Survival – how to make fire, build shelter and find food. Following the Rules is the only thing Sylvie asks of Billy and the tests get more extreme, until one day she goes too far . . . Whilst Sylvie is getting better, Billy has to live with the dad he’s barely met.

There are several possible causes of tiredness on waking. They range from lifestyle factors to medical conditions, and some are listed below. Sleep inertia I had to force myself to complete all the things that I needed to do before I left: brush teeth, find bag, put on coat. Then I tied up my dark, unruly curls in a loose ponytail. Don’t worry, I’m going to walk with Layla. She stayed with her dad last night so we’re going to meet at the corner of the road.’ All right,’ Mum said, but she didn’t take my plate away. She looked at me in a way that made me feel like there were beams reaching out to me from her eyes. ‘How’s your throat feeling now?’

But then a memory started to play in my head and I felt a heavy ball growing in the pit of my stomach. It was a lot of feelings all mixed up together: worry, anger, embarrassment and sadness – I couldn’t even name everything that was swirling around in there. All I knew was that it hurt. Iron deficiency anemia can cause people to feel run down and tired during the day. People may also feel excessively tired when they wake up. This tense, haunting zombie thriller perfectly balances terrifying peril with emotional depth.’ – Guardian There’s a smile,’ Mum said. ‘I saw it!’ She pulled me in for a hug and I wrapped my arms around her. It made me feel a bit better to hold her. And I felt my heart lighten a little at the thought of seeing Dodo. Maybe I could talk to her about what had been happening. TUESDAY 8.08 a.m. I saw Layla leaning against the wall outside her dad’s bike shop before she spotted us. She was wearing an incredibly large bobble hat and peering at something cupped in her hand.However, they should avoid performing strenuous exercise immediately before bedtime. While research on the effects of evening exercise on sleep is mixed, studies indicate that exercising within an hour before bedtime may make it take longer to fall asleep.

There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Both can cause feelings of excessive tiredness. They may also cause the following symptoms:It’s a tiny snail – a baby one,’ Layla said opening her fist so we could see the snail sitting on her palm. It looked more like a little stone than anything else. First, the buildings fell. Then the people on the streets. No one could explain why. Until they found the Bluchers.

Not getting enough exercise: Getting regular exercise can help promote restful sleep. However, people should avoid strenuous exercise close to bedtime, as this may increase alertness and delay sleep. Mum’s the Ultimate Early Bird. That’s what Auntie Dodo calls her. Granny used to be the Early Bird, but Mum’s the Ultimate. Sometimes when I wake up early like today and hear her through the walls, I imagine that she has, in fact, turned into a bird. A small brown one with a dash of yellow for a beak. A sparrow perhaps, or a robin, darting here and there, always busy, busy, busy and on the go. It’s not difficult to picture Mum like that.Layla’s my best friend. She spends part of the week with her mum and the rest with her dad. He owns a bike shop on our road, and when she stays with him, we always walk to school together. People can try the following tips to help alleviate tiredness when waking up: Limiting caffeine intake Let’s look at you, pops.’ She pulled the duvet down gently so my head was just peeping out. ‘There you are.’ She pressed her palm against my forehead. ‘Hmm. Better do a full examination.’ It is good to avoid caffeine and other stimulants close to bedtime and limit caffeine intake during the day. Caffeine can act as a diuretic, resulting in a need to urinate more frequently.