Praise for Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
A #1 New York Times Bestseller
A #1 Indiebound Bestseller
A 2010 Oregon Children's Choice Award Winner
A 2012 Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers
A 2013 Hawaii's Children's Choice Award Winner
A 2013 ALSC Summer Reading List Book
A 2014 Oregon Reader's Choice Award Nominee
A 2014 ALSC Summer Reading List Book
★ "Patterson artfully weaves a deeper and... thought-provoking tale of childhood coping mechanisms and everyday school and family realities.... Hand this book to misbehaving, socially awkward, or disengaged boys and girls.... It might help them believe that there is a place for them in the world, no matter how dire times may seem in the present."—School Library Journal, starred review
"A keen appreciation of kids' insecurities and an even more astute understanding of what might propel boy readers through a book.... a perfectly pitched novel."—Los Angeles Times
"The book's... dynamic artwork, and message that 'normal is boring' should go a long way toward assuring kids who don't fit the mold that there's a place for them, too."—Publishers Weekly
"Incredibly detailed and imaginative illustrations... add depth and humor.... an enjoyable story that even the most reluctant readers should enjoy."—Library Media Connection
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It’s not easy being in middle school—especially if you also happen to be a little different, a lot artsy, and maybe not so great at fitting in with everyone else. Add a quick wit and a penchant for stirring up trouble, and you have a perfect description of one Rafe Khatchedorian, the likable star of Patterson’s […]
On July 26, as part of Barnes & Noble’s Get Pop-Cultured celebration, we have a fantastic one-day-only offer on all adult, kids’, and teen books by James Patterson. Patterson is THE bestselling author in America. He writes books for readers of all ages, and July 26 is your big chance to stock up on books the […]
Ever since Diary of a Wimpy Kid first hit stores in 2007, Greg Heffley, his brothers Manny and Rodrick, and his best friend Rowley Jefferson have been household names. They are megastars in the way Gregory always dreamed he would be, if he weren’t so busy being extremely lazy. Nine years later, author Jeff Kinney is still delighting […]