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Books like Schooled
A hilarious and heartwarming collision between radical hippie idealism and the cynical jungle of middle school. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Schooled.
- lighthearted
- chaotic
- uplifting
- 01
Ungifted
Gordon Korman
A hilarious, high-energy collision of chaos and intellect that proves there is more than one way to be smart.
- 02
The chicken doesn't skate
Gordon Korman
A delightfully chaotic middle-grade romp where science fairs and sports collide in a flurry of feathers.
- 03
The Last Straw
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, highly visual survival guide to the everyday indignities of middle school and family expectations.
- 04
Mrs. Kormel Is Not Normal!
Dan Gutman
A high-energy, laugh-out-loud ride where the adults are weirder than the kids and everyday routines turn into absurd adventures.
- 05
Knowledge is power
Anne Mazer
A grounded, empathetic exploration of the everyday social hurdles and sudden mortifications of starting middle school.
- 06
The Bully
Paul Langan
A tense, highly relatable high school drama about finding the courage to stand your ground when you feel completely alone.
- 07
Lunch money
Andrew Clements
A clever, energetic exploration of schoolyard economics and the unexpected joy of turning your biggest rival into your best collaborator.
- 08
Spy school
Stuart Gibbs
A high-stakes, laugh-out-loud collision of middle school awkwardness and blockbuster espionage.
- 09
Twisted
Laurie Halse Anderson
A darkly funny, unflinchingly honest dive into the pressure cooker of teenage masculinity and family dysfunction.
- 10
NERDS
Michael Buckley
A high-energy, gadget-filled romp where schoolyard outcasts transform into world-saving secret agents.
- 11
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, highly visual survival guide to the everyday humiliations of middle school.
- 12
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.
