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Books in Middle School Book 11 series

  • Education Domestication

    C.T. Walsh

    Paperback (Farcical Press, Aug. 13, 2020)
    It's time for Austin Davenport and his mayhem crew to grow up and take on some responsibility. Enter the Babybot 2000! This expertly-crafted, patent-pending, amazingly life-like infant robot can ruin your life for only $499 or three payments of blood, sweat, and tears. Lots of tears. Like more than you could possibly ever imagine. Both from the demon bot itself and its caregiver. Not sold just yet? Wait, there's more! Do you fall asleep too early? The Babybot 2000 will keep you up all night! Does your life lack excitement? This modern marvel does nothing the way it's designed to do, and just like a real baby, there's no users' guide, so your life will be an adventure! We guarantee it will drive you crazy, just like an infant would in real life! And you don't even have to pay for it to go to college. In Education: Domestication, Cherry Avenue Middle School goes baby crazy when the entire eighth grade is paired up in health class and given their own bouncing bundles of bot to love and care for. But things don't go quite as expected. I know, what else is new with this crew? The students get more than they bargained for and that's before they're told of the Baby Bonanza, a competition to put their domestic skills to the test.Will the Babybot make a mess of Austin and Sophie's relationship? Or just everywhere else?Has Randy cracked the Babybot code or is he cheating yet again?Will astronauts circling the earth hear the incessant cries of the Babybots from space?Join Austin and the rest of Nerd Nation as Cherry Avenue Middle School attempts to domesticate the wild, adolescent herd known as the eighth grade. Be forewarned. It's definitely a jungle in there.
  • Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life

    James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts, Laura Park, Bryan Kennedy

    Audio CD (Jimmy Patterson, Nov. 6, 2012)
    NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!In his acclaimed and #1 bestselling middle-grade comic debut, Children's Choice Award Author of the Year James Patterson has never been more hilarious--or heartwarming. Rafe Khatchadorian has enough problems at home without throwing his first year of middle school into the mix. Luckily, he's got an ace plan for the best year ever, if only he can pull it off: With his best friend Leonardo the Silent awarding him points, Rafe tries to break every rule in his school's oppressive Code of Conduct. Chewing gum in class--5,000 points! Running in the hallway--10,000 points! Pulling the fire alarm--50,000 points! But when Rafe's game starts to catch up with him, he'll have to decide if winning is all that matters, or if he's finally ready to face the rules, bullies, and truths he's been avoiding.James Patterson's debut middle-grade novel addresses some of middle schoolers' biggest issues: bullies, first crushes, and finding out what makes each of us special, all with a hilarious main character and fantastic in-text illustrations that are sure to have young readers begging for more!
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  • Middle School: Born to Rock

    James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts, Neil Swaab, Caitlin Kelly

    Audio CD (Jimmy Patterson, March 5, 2019)
    In the next book in James Patterson's bestselling Middle School series, Rafe Khatchadorian's hilarious little sister, Georgia, is back for another rollicking adventure!It's not easy being Rafe Khatchadorian's sister. He's got quite a reputation around school, and Georgia's got it hard enough as is! With a super secret crush on her classmate Sam Marks, a Rube Goldberg machine challenge to dominate, and constant confrontations with vicious Missy Trillin and her evil Princess Patrol to look forward to, Georgia can't help but throw all her energy into the one thing that makes her happy: her kick-butt, all-girl rock band, We Stink!When Georgia's favorite rock band, Lulu and the Handbags, advertise a major music competition where the winner gets to jam with Lulu herself, Georgia will pull all the stops to make sure We Stink wins--even if it means asking her annoying older brother, Rafe, for help! Will his crazy ideas work, or land her in serious trouble?
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  • Medieval Mayhem

    C.T. Walsh

    Paperback (Farcical Press, Nov. 4, 2019)
    What happens when you combine middle school with medieval times? Medieval Mayhem happens, that's what! Medieval Mayhem is the fifth installment of a planned twelve-book series, Middle School Mayhem. And it just could be the best and funniest adventure yet! Austin Davenport is back as he travels back in time to battle his timeless nemesises for honor and glory. Well, sort of. When Austin is embarrassed by baby-faced villain, Randy Warblemacher, in front of the whole school, he decides to drop the gauntlet! And the upcoming Medieval Renaissance Fair is the perfect place for an epic showdown. The only problem? Your favorite nerd needs to transform into a knight! It's a game of thrones throw-down as all of Cherry Avenue Middle School's key players jostle and joust for power, fueled by greed, revenge, and some tasty roasted turkey legs. How can you pass up the prospect of epic sword battles, knightly chivalry, chilling betrayals, and a prison break? Oh, and there might also be a dragon and a kerfuffle with some less-than-chivalrous knights from the underworld. So, a regular ho-hum story… People should use the word kerfuffle more, don't you think? Join Austin and his crew on this legendary quest as they battle and "Huzzah!" their way through danger and those looking to destroy them…too dark? Well, it's an epic conflict between good and evil. What did you expect? Rainbows and unicorns? I mean, honestly… Beware! This series has the tendency to turn reluctant readers into eager ones.
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  • The Takedown

    C.T. Walsh

    Paperback (Farcical Press, Jan. 13, 2020)
    Cherry Avenue Middle School ain't big enough for the two of them. With the dust still settling from the epic medieval mayhem that took place at the Medieval Renaissance Fair, Principal/Emperor Buthaire strikes back, revealing a secret plan he had been working on since the first day that he and Austin met. And it's his hardest-hitting plan yet. We're talking hard hitting like a Taco Tuesday fart. With extra spice. The effects of the devious principal's evil plan manifest in soul-crushing fashion, creating a deep divide within Cherry Avenue Middle School. Austin and his crew decide that it has to end. And in the only way they know how. By creating mayhem. We're talking lots of it. Like, never-before-seen amounts of mayhem. If you are not yet aware, there will be mayhem. There will be stink bombs, rodents, a whole host of devious pranks, and a teleporting ghost? That's just weird. Or is it? Yes, it is. But some people deserve to be haunted. Will Austin risk it all, including getting expelled, to take down the system? Will a secret agent betray him? Will everyone make it out alive from the school's mayhemiest food fight ever? The Takedown is sure to entertain and excite as Austin and Principal Buthaire have an epic showdown that will result in one of them leaving Cherry Avenue Middle School forever. Is that epic enough for you? Warning! This series has the tendency to turn reluctant readers into eager ones.Follow me on Amazon to find out about all my new releases! The remaining six books in Middle School Mayhem are all due out in 2020!
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  • Crush

    Svetlana Chmakova

    Hardcover (Yen Press, Oct. 30, 2018)
    Following the overwhelming success of AWKWARD and BRAVE, Svetlana Chmakova's award winning Berrybrook Middle School series continues with its next installment - CRUSH!Jorge seems to have it all together. He's big enough that nobody really messes with him, but he's also a genuinely sweet guy with a solid, reliable group of friends. The only time he ever really feels off his game is when he crosses paths with a certain girl... But when the group dynamic among the boys starts to shift, will Jorge be able to balance what his friends expect of him versus what he actually wants?
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  • The Kindling

    Braden Bell

    Paperback (Sweetwater Books, July 10, 2012)
    All thirteen-year-old Connor Dell wants to do is pass pre-algebra, play lacrosse, and possibly kiss Melanie Stephens, but when a run-in with the school bully ignites strange powers inside him, Connor's normal teenage life goes up in flames. Now he'll need his new powers to defeat the Darkness that's coming for him. Fast-paced and original, this book's guaranteed to keep you guessing!
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  • Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life

    James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts, Laura Park

    Hardcover (jimmy patterson, Aug. 23, 2016)
    Discover the #1 bestselling middle-grade comic that inspired a major motion picture: Children's Choice Award winner James Patterson has never been more hilarious and heartwarming.Rafe Khatchadorian has enough problems at home without throwing his first year of middle school into the mix. Luckily, he's got an ace plan for the best year ever: to break every rule in his school's oppressive Code of Conduct. Chewing gum in class: 5,000 points! Running in the hallway: 10,000 points! Pulling the fire alarm: 50,000 points! But when Rafe's game starts to catch up with him, he'll have to decide if winning is all that matters, or if he's finally ready to face the rules, bullies, and truths he's been avoiding.James Patterson's debut middle-grade novel addresses some of middle schoolers' biggest issues: bullies, first crushes, and finding out what makes each of us special, all with a hilarious main character and fantastic in-text illustrations that are sure to have young readers begging for more!
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  • Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life

    James Patterson, Laura Park, Bryan Kennedy, Chris Tebbetts

    Audio CD (Jimmy Patterson, June 27, 2011)
    NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!In his acclaimed and #1 bestselling middle-grade comic debut, Children's Choice Award Author of the Year James Patterson has never been more hilarious--or heartwarming. Rafe Khatchadorian has enough problems at home without throwing his first year of middle school into the mix. Luckily, he's got an ace plan for the best year ever, if only he can pull it off: With his best friend Leonardo the Silent awarding him points, Rafe tries to break every rule in his school's oppressive Code of Conduct. Chewing gum in class--5,000 points! Running in the hallway--10,000 points! Pulling the fire alarm--50,000 points! But when Rafe's game starts to catch up with him, he'll have to decide if winning is all that matters, or if he's finally ready to face the rules, bullies, and truths he's been avoiding.James Patterson's debut middle-grade novel addresses some of middle schoolers' biggest issues: bullies, first crushes, and finding out what makes each of us special, all with a hilarious main character and fantastic in-text illustrations that are sure to have young readers begging for more!
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  • Les Desirable: Not My Fault

    Dennis E. McGowan, Karen S. McGowan

    Paperback (Independently published, June 28, 2020)
    Age Level: 9 and up / Grade Level: 4 and upI’m Les Desirable. Don’t laugh. That’s my real name. And my teacher, Mrs. Mudhole, won’t let me forget it. I’m a world famous news reporter. While most kids my age are breaking wind, I’m always looking for breaking news.When my plan to encourage my favorite teacher to move into a nursing home backfires, I seek other opportunities. However, writing a poem to showcase cultural differences isn’t what I expected! This sounds like heavy lifting! I’m too fragile to think this hard. The only thing that saves me from this yucky fate is when my mom tells me that we’re moving. Hooray! WAIT A MINUTE! That’s not what I want! I’m leaving my best friends and being forced to move across country to another school where I meet the biggest and ugliest hairy bully I’ve ever seen. My whole world collapses when my oldest friend suffers a stroke and is admitted to the hospital. Things don’t look too good right now. A famous reporter’s life is not easy. It’s tough. I often run into challenges—like my constant search for the latest news. You probably understand—don’t you?Les Desirable: Not My Fault is a funny story that everyone will find entertaining—children, middle school students, and adults.
  • Mob Middle School: School Begins

    Christopher Craft, Sister Craft, Junior Craft

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, March 30, 2016)
    Starting middle school can be hard. Especially if you're a mob! Then have to try your hardest to fit in. But BomBom, a Creeper, is ready to start his first day. Along with his twin brother, BaBoom, he is ready for a new school year filled with fun and excitement. Mob middle school, however, is a lot harder than he thought. He must battle boring classes, as well as Ian Ferno, a Blaze who is out to get him. Thankfully, he does have friends to support him, including Ian’s brother, Dante, who can do some amazing things with his Mobvice, a device that all mob students must have on them. Can he pass middle school? Find out in this new and exciting series! Scroll up now and grab a copy!
  • Middle School: Just My Rotten Luck

    James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts, Laura Park, Bryan Kennedy

    Audio CD (Jimmy Patterson, June 22, 2015)
    TOUCHDOWN! James Patterson will have kids busting out laughing as they follow lovable bad-boy Rafe's struggles to score big on the field--and in the social scene! In this seventh Middle School episode, Rafe heads back to the place his misadventures began: the dreaded Hills Village Middle School, where he's now being forced to take "special" classes.. He also finds himself joining the school's football team--alongside his main tormenter, Miller the Killer! But Rafe has grand plans for a better year: First, he decides to start a super-secret art project that's sure to rock the school. Then, if Rafe manages to make a play to save his team, he might have to deal with something completely new: popularity!
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