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A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud exploration of middle school chaos, misguided ambition, and the eternal struggle to get your parents off your back. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Double Down.
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- energetic
- mildly spooky
- 01
The Meltdown
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, fast-paced plunge into the high-stakes, snow-covered warfare of neighborhood kids.
- 02
Hard Luck
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, highly visual dive into the chaotic, awkward reality of middle school friendships and the desperate lengths we go to when feeling left behind.
- 03
Big Nate Genius Mode
Lincoln Peirce
A hilarious, fast-paced romp through the chaotic mind of a lovable middle-school slacker whose confidence always outpaces his competence.
- 04
Dog Man and Cat Kid
Dav Pilkey
A high-octane, laugh-out-loud comic adventure that celebrates teamwork, creativity, and the sheer joy of being a little bit goofy.
- 05
Big Nate flips out
Lincoln Peirce
A hilarious, high-energy romp through the chaotic halls of middle school where a sudden personality shift threatens to upend a classic friendship.
- 06
Last Kids on Earth
Max Brallier
A high-octane, monster-bashing joyride that treats the end of the world like the ultimate video game level.
- 07
Diary of a Minecraft Zombie, Book 2
Zack Zombie
A funny, fast-paced journal adventure that turns familiar schoolyard struggles into a blocky, monster-filled romp.
- 08
Sunny side up
Jennifer L. Holm
A sun-drenched, bittersweet summer vacation that slowly peels back the curtain on the confusing realities of growing up with family secrets.
- 09
The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers
Dav Pilkey
A gleefully subversive explosion of bathroom humor and comic-book chaos that celebrates the creative power of being a kid.
- 10
Timmy Failure
Stephan Pastis
A delightfully absurd, deadpan romp through the mind of a spectacularly oblivious kid detective and his polar bear partner.
- 11
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
Liz Pichon
A highly visual, laugh-out-loud romp through the chaotic mind of a master doodler and excuse-maker.
- 12
Lunch money
Andrew Clements
A clever, energetic exploration of schoolyard economics and the unexpected joy of turning your biggest rival into your best collaborator.
