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A hilarious, high-energy dive into the chaotic hallways of middle school and the fierce determination to outshine a troublemaking sibling. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with My brother is a big, fat liar.
- energetic
- chaotic
- relatable
- 01
Ultimate Showdown
James Patterson and Julia Bergen
A high-energy, interactive sibling debate that turns the everyday miseries of middle school into a hilarious game.
- 02
Jacky Ha-Ha
James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein
A fast-paced, funny, and surprisingly tender exploration of using laughter to hide a breaking heart.
- 03
Big Nate Lives It Up
Lincoln Peirce
A high-energy, doodle-packed survival guide to the everyday indignities and unexpected triumphs of middle school.
- 04
The Thing About Georgie
Lisa Graff · 2007
A warm, observational middle-grade journey about navigating school projects, changing families, and figuring out what makes you uniquely you.
- 05
Dogs don't tell jokes
Louis Sachar
A funny, tender exploration of what happens when the class clown finally decides to take himself seriously.
- 06
The Skull of Truth
Bruce Coville
A lighthearted, slightly spooky exploration of what happens when the filter comes off and the absolute truth spills out.
- 07
My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother
Patricia Polacco · 1994
A lively, exasperated romp through childhood rivalry that melts into a deeply comforting hug of family loyalty.
- 08
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, highly visual survival guide to the everyday humiliations of middle school.
- 09
Big Nate - In a Class by Himself
Lincoln Peirce
A hilarious, high-energy romp through the chaotic halls of middle school, fueled by doodles and unearned confidence.
- 10
Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade
Barthe DeClements · 1981
A raw, honest look at the cruelty of the classroom that slowly thaws into a story of unexpected solidarity and grace.
- 11
Class Clown
Johanna Hurwitz · 1987
A warm, empathetic glimpse into the bustling world of a third-grade classroom and the earnest heart of a kid who just can't seem to stay out of trouble.
- 12
The terrible two
Mac Barnett and Jory John
A laugh-out-loud, deadpan celebration of rivalry turning into the ultimate mischievous alliance.
