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A grounded, empathetic exploration of the everyday social hurdles and sudden mortifications of starting middle school. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Knowledge is power.
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- 01
Good things come in small packages
Anne Mazer · 2003
A chaotic, funny, and deeply relatable diary-style romp through the awkwardness of family vacations and new friendships.
- 02
First Day Jitters
Julie Danneberg · 2000
A clever, comforting embrace of a story that validates the universal dread of starting over before delivering a delightful, tension-breaking twist.
- 03
Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown
Paula Danziger
A comforting and relatable journey through the universal jitters of starting a brand-new school year.
- 04
Wemberly Worried
Kevin Henkes
A tender, validating embrace for anyone whose mind spins with 'what ifs' when facing the unknown.
- 05
Making friends
Kristen Gudsnuk
A chaotic, colorful, and deeply relatable magical romp through the awkward transitions of middle school.
- 06
Never spit on your shoes
Denys Cazet
A playful, ironic look at the hilarious gap between a child's calm recounting of their day and the actual chaos that ensued.
- 07
How to Be Popular
Meg Cabot
A bubbly, laugh-out-loud exploration of high school social climbing that proves the best version of yourself is usually the one you left behind.
- 08
Amelia's notebook
Marissa Moss
An intimate, doodle-filled peek into the unfiltered mind of a nine-year-old navigating the messy transitions of childhood.
- 09
Election day
Margaret McNamara
A gentle, confidence-building exploration of first-day jitters and the quiet triumph of finding your place in a new classroom.
- 10
The mixed-up morning
Mercer Mayer
A gentle, relatable exploration of childhood frustration that wraps up like a warm hug.
- 11
Second Grade Rules, Amber Brown
Paula Danziger
A cheerful, highly relatable glimpse into the everyday triumphs and minor chaotic struggles of early elementary school.
- 12
Spy school
Stuart Gibbs
A high-stakes, laugh-out-loud collision of middle school awkwardness and blockbuster espionage.
