60 pages • 2 hours read
336
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Middle School • Contemporary
2011
Middle grade
9-13 years
700L
In Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life, Rafe Khatchadorian struggles to adapt to sixth grade while dealing with a bully, a crush, his mom's demanding fiancé, and a strict school code of conduct he feels compelled to break with his "Operation R.A.F.E." plan. His imaginative friend Leo encourages him, leading to mischief and self-discovery. The book includes an incident involving domestic violence.
Humorous
Adventurous
Playful
Emotional
Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life, co-authored by Chris Tebbetts and James Patterson with illustrations by Laura Park, is praised for its engaging, humorous approach and relatable protagonist. Critics appreciate its appeal to young readers, despite some finding the plot predictable and characters underdeveloped. Overall, a fun, accessible read for middle schoolers.
Fans of Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants will relish Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life by Chris Tebbetts, James Patterson, and illustrated by Laura Park. This book appeals to middle schoolers who enjoy humorous, illustrated novels with relatable themes of school and adolescence.
336
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Middle School • Contemporary
2011
Middle grade
9-13 years
700L
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