The 47 People You'll Meet in Middle School
  • Published: 23 June 2020
  • ISBN: 9781524765163
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $17.99

The 47 People You'll Meet in Middle School

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Getting ready to start middle school? Well, you'll need to know what to expect. Find out in the book Kirkus Reviews called "laugh-out-loud funny"!

Getting ready to start middle school? Well, you'll need to know what to expect. Get to know every person you'll meet and how they can help (and who to stay away from!).

"Mahoney authentically captures the universal indignities of middle school, the challenges of self-discovery, and the joy of making true friends." --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

Dear Lou,
You've been asking and asking about what middle school is like, but I just thought they were annoying-younger-sister questions. Even though I am almost done with my first year, I can still remember when I thought middle school was a mystery, so I'll try to give you a leg up. I know middle school is a lot to figure out. But since I still haven't worked it all out yet, I'm happy to help as much as I can. That's what big sisters are for.
Love, Gus

Discover the ins and outs of middle school in this guide from an older sister to her younger sister. From tackling a new building to meeting new people like the assistant principal, the class pet, the Huggers, the renegade, the tomato kid, your old best friend's new best friend, this is a must-read for everyone starting middle school.

With wit and warmth, Kristin Mahoney, author of Annie's Life in Lists, delivers heartwarming, pitch-perfect advice, ideal for anyone nervously approaching middle school.
  • Published: 23 June 2020
  • ISBN: 9781524765163
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $17.99
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Praise for The 47 People You'll Meet in Middle School

For The 47 People You'll Meet in Middle School:
"Characters are believably well drawn, as are the humiliations and the ultimate redemption that Gus discovers. Some of the episodes are laugh-out-loud funny. [A] fine and highly recommended travelogue for those just entering that uncharted territory.Amusing, enlightening, and ideal for a final read just before middle school." --Kirkus Reviews

For Annie's Life in Lists:

"Perfect for anyone who's ever worried about starting a new school, saying the wrong thing, dying of embarrassment, or losing a best friend. I loved getting to know Annie through her lists!" --Kelly Jones, author of Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer

"[Annie's lists] elevate the tale over the pack, adding an amusing dimension to a well-worked trope. Annie's slightly tongue-in-cheek voice, revealed in the lists and occasional narrative paragraphs, breathes life into the many characters around her, adding believability. 1. Fresh. 2. Fun. 3. Entertaining." --Kirkus Reviews

"Annie's humor, empathy, and frankness shine through in her engaging narrative. Every character has its own distinct presence on the page, and the individual conflicts help each one feel fully developed and unique." --School Library Journal

"In turns humorous and touching, its themes will resonate with many readers struggling to break out of their shells and find a home in new places. Simply charming."--Booklist

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