First, the buildings fell. Then the people on the streets. No one could explain why. Until they found the Bluchers. Okay, but I think I’d better have a word with your teacher to let her know you weren’t feeling well this morning – just in case you get worse.’ Once again, I felt guilt seep through me. Sleep inertia refers to the cognitive and sensory-motor impairments that take place immediately when waking up. It occurs when a person wakes suddenly from a deep sleep. They may experience: A CAPTIVATING DÉBUT ABOUT FEAR AND HOPE, LONELINESS AND FRIENDSHIP, AND A YOUNG BOY TRYING TO FIND HIS WAY HOME There are several possible causes of tiredness on waking. They range from lifestyle factors to medical conditions, and some are listed below. Sleep inertia

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. The door of my bedroom squeaked open, and I heard Mum give the smallest of sighs when she saw I was still buried beneath my duvet, unmoving. If nighttime urination is a concern, a person should avoid drinking large amounts of liquids between dinner and bedtime. Managing digestive issues 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.

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Something strange is happening in Ana’s city . . . she’s the only one awake. Confused and curious, Ana sets off to explore, bumping into the one other person who’s been able to rouse themselves – her ex-best friend, Tio. On a mission to discover what’s happening, Ana and Tio journey through the city looking for clues, their friendship mending with every step. When a mysterious creature suddenly materialises in front of them, Ana realises they’ve found the answer they’ve been looking for. But one question still remains: Why them? 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. Anxiety can affect a person’s ability to fall asleep. Feeling anxious throughout the day can also cause daytime fatigue. When the Bluchers, a plant-form that dissolves buildings and release fatal spores into the air, take over the city, everyone is forced to evacuate and Ade is left alone to face them.