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A hilarious, doodle-filled survival guide to the chaotic, awkward, and surprisingly triumphant battleground of middle school. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Just My Rotten Luck.
- lighthearted
- chaotic
- triumphant
- empathetic
- 01
How I survived bullies, broccoli and Snake Hill
James Patterson
A hilarious, high-energy romp through the chaotic, prank-filled battleground of middle school summer camp.
- 02
I Funny
James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein
A rapid-fire, heavily illustrated underdog story that uses stand-up comedy to navigate the messy, often poignant realities of middle school.
- 03
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.
- 04
Timmy Failure
Stephan Pastis
A delightfully absurd, deadpan romp through the mind of a spectacularly oblivious kid detective and his polar bear partner.
- 05
The Misadventures of Max Crumbly
Rachel Renée Russell
A frantic, doodle-filled survival guide to the everyday perils of middle school.
- 06
Big Nate Goes For Broke
Lincoln Peirce
A high-energy, doodle-filled romp through the chaotic highs and lows of middle school rivalry.
- 07
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, highly visual survival guide to the everyday humiliations of middle school.
- 08
Bummer in the Summer!
Dan Gutman
A high-energy, laugh-out-loud romp through school days and holiday chaos.
- 09
Making friends
Kristen Gudsnuk
A chaotic, colorful, and deeply relatable magical romp through the awkward transitions of middle school.
- 10
Big Nate Lives It Up
Lincoln Peirce
A high-energy, doodle-packed survival guide to the everyday indignities and unexpected triumphs of middle school.
- 11
Don't Call Me Ishmael!
Michael Gerard Bauer
A hilarious and heartfelt survival guide to the mortifying ordeal of being known in middle school.
- 12
After ever after
Jordan Sonnenblick
A heartfelt exploration of what happens after the battle is won, anchored by the fierce loyalty of middle school best friends.
