Books in The Middle School Survival Handbook series

In My Future, you'll think about the next years of your life and get advice to survive each phase of your future. You'll get helpful tips to help you survive high school, dating, and life after your teenage years. After reading the books in the Middle School Survival Series, you'll be ready to take on the rest of middle school with the confidence and knowledge you need to survive (and thrive) as a young teen.

In My Changes, you'll discover the reasons behind a lot of your changes, and get tips on how to survive all of them. You'll find valuable insights on changes happening in your body, your brain and thoughts, your identity, your emotions, your gender, and more. After reading the books in the Middle School Survival Series, you'll be ready to take on the rest of middle school with the confidence and knowledge you need to survive (and thrive) as a young teen.

Middle school is like a roller coaster, filled with ups and downs, twists and turns; it's exhilarating and scary all at the same time! From piles of homework, to understanding the variety of 'interesting' people working at your school, and dealing with the new challenges of changing for gym class in front of everyone, it's normal to feel a little overwhelmed. That's why in My School, from the Middle School Survival Series, we will tackle the things that weigh heavily on middle school students just like you. This book will address important middle school issues like: dealing with bullies, jocks, nerds, and every other category of student you encounter revealing the truth behind the urban legends of middle school pop quizzes, tardiness, and other survival tips This book is filled with short and easy-to-read tips, along with funny stories from the authors (who, believe it or not, used to be middle school morons!), and quotes and questions from students just like you. After reading My School, you'll be able to walk the halls like the confident student you want to be.

Transitioning to middle school can be the most difficult of all rites of passage in a young person’s life. This straight-talking series seeks to instill the essential qualities of self-confidence, social and intellectual inquisitiveness and fearlessness, and self-esteem in readers approaching their middle school years (and older students who are beginning in a new school after a relocation). Each book serves as an insider’s guide to negotiating the transition with grace and confidence. Sensible strategies are offered on how to cope with the loss of old friends and how to make new friends; how to deal successfully with bullies; how to familiarize oneself with and settle into a new school; how to handle increased academic expectations, including standardized testing; how to get involved in school activities; and how to surround oneself with true friends and create a fulfilling and stimulating social life. Issues are addressed with insight, humor, and compassion.