The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Middle School

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Homework, hormones, heartache...middle school has no shortage of perils. Never fear, the authors of the best-selling Worst-Case Scenario series return with a survival guide for those who are facingor just about to facethis big transitional time in school and life. The handbook is packed with funny-but-useful tips for the trickiest situations that crop up in middle school, like taking charge of a too-busy homework schedule, dealing with a cold shoulder from a friend who has suddenly become just too cool, avoiding ...
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Overview

Homework, hormones, heartache...middle school has no shortage of perils. Never fear, the authors of the best-selling Worst-Case Scenario series return with a survival guide for those who are facingor just about to facethis big transitional time in school and life. The handbook is packed with funny-but-useful tips for the trickiest situations that crop up in middle school, like taking charge of a too-busy homework schedule, dealing with a cold shoulder from a friend who has suddenly become just too cool, avoiding common e-mail and cell phone disasters, and more.
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Editorial Reviews

Children's Literature - Heather Robertson Mason
Middle school. Probably, it is the hardest two or three years of a child's schooling. It is the age when kids begin to break free from their parents and struggle to find themselves. They also struggle with grades, friends, bullying, locker rooms, dating, and a myriad of other challenges. Readers, do not worry. The authors of this book are here to help. Like the title implies, the book is a series of tips about surviving middle school. The topics range from how to handle the mountains of homework, to how to stay out of a fight, to how to pass time in detention. The tone is conversational and friendly. The illustrations are humorous without making fun of the text. And the advice is pretty good, too. Typically, books of this genre tend to be preachy and encourage kids to do the exact things that they are trying to avoid. This book is different. The advice these authors offer is practical and realistic, if not always what the experts might say. For example, under the topic "How to Survive a Bully," the authors do not advise kids to tell an adult right away, but to try to have a poker face and get out of the situation as quickly as possible. They do encourage an anonymous note or email to the school, but they realize that obviously telling on a bully might make the situation worse. Overall, the message is one of positivity. They encourage kids to be who they are and to do what is right. They just make that message sound real. Reviewer: Heather Robertson Mason
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780811868648
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
  • Publication date: 7/1/2009
  • Series: The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Series
  • Pages: 128
  • Sales rank: 106,796
  • Age range: 9 - 12 Years
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 7.90 (h) x 0.50 (d)

Meet the Author

David Borgenicht is a writer, editor, publisher, and co-author of all the books in the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series.

Ben Winters writes books, plays, musicals, articles, and lots of to-do lists. He lives in Brooklyn.

Robin Epstein is the co-author of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Junior Edition. She lives in Brooklyn.

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Customer Reviews

Average Rating 4.5
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 4, 2009

    a great book for girls and boys entering middle school

    I liked it because it has good information about kids entering middle school, you could get atached to it realy well, I can use it in the rest of my life and when I have a problem at school.

    loved the book!

    10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 23, 2011

    Awesome!

    This book helped me tons!

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 13, 2012

    Please click, love thebook anyway :3 :) ;)

    1 thing i hate when i am looking at the free sample is that it doesnt end on the correct page so i cannt get afull feeling if i like the book enough to get it!!anyway to happier times,ilove this book so much!tots gonna get it!what youread in the beggining of this reiview write, YES,if you agree!!Hope you agree;) :3 :)

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 21, 2011

    IDK if this book is good

    *adds to wishlist*

    3 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 17, 2011

    Great for 6th graders

    This is great!!!!!

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 29, 2012

    Cd

    Great book.
    First off, the girl who decided that every1 was a B-OTCH if they didnt help is her is just annoying and rude so dont listen to her. Since im nice i WILL decide to give her tips.

    First off decorating ur locker is fun but u will spend such a little amount of time there it wont matter that much. But u can put up cut pics of ur frends and stuff!

    Also a locker miror is cool to make sure u look good before class. A locker shelf is a must for orginization.

    Makeup isnt amust tho and u shud only add the neccesaties like lip gloss and eye shadow and/or eyeliner+mascara.

    U dont need a bf to have fun btw

    Theres also binders and pens penxils and highlighters wich is a must btw.

    And lastly REMEMBER ORGINIZATION IS KEY!!!!

    also IF U WANT TIPS BUY THE BOOK DUH

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 28, 2012

    wonderful

    I think that this book is the best book for ages ten to twelve i love it

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 30, 2012

    Like it!!!!!

    Luv this book, thnkz

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 5, 2012

    Great book!!

    This book is such a great help!!

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 4, 2012

    Cat22

    I love this book

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 17, 2011

    IM GONNA GET IT!!

    Thanks to Mr.Freesample!

    1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 27, 2013

    Azariah Salaam

    It was alright but the sample was WACK with a xtra capitol W

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 18, 2013

    Kiernen

    These books are amasing

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 16, 2013

    Reivew

    Wow! Amazing book! It has a ton of tips and hints for surviving middle school! I love it because it gives me practical and useful information, and it isn't telling me to do what i am trying to avoid. I would recommend this to anyone entering middle school or already in middle school. Great for ages 10-14. Great book!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 28, 2013

    Cc

    I have not read it but looking at the other reviews it is awesome and a must have for people going to or even in middle school. So I am going to get it!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 12, 2013

    To players

    Go to gum res one

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 3, 2013

    Eric eric r u there

    This is autumn

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 27, 2013

    Hey

    Chat

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 7, 2012

    GREAT!!!!!!

    Dont listen to the one guy that dislikes it. THIS IS A GREAT BOOK!!!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 28, 2012

    Bet middel school book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Really good for soon to be six grabers or sixth through seventh grade BOYSand GIRLS!!.
    From. A seventh grade girl

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