Part of Middle School, book 5
First published 2014
Rafe and Georgia Khatchadorian can't agree on anything about middle school. The siblings clash over bullies, school dances, cafeteria food, and dress codes. Rafe brings his wild perspective while Georgia takes the more conventional approach. Their arguments create the foundation for over 40 writing and drawing activities that let readers jump into the debate. Each topic becomes a chance for young people to explore their own opinions about middle school challenges. The book combines the Khatchadorian family dynamics with interactive elements that turn reading into participation. More than 200 illustrations support the activities and discussions. Readers get to pick sides, create responses, and develop their own takes on the middle school experience that Rafe and Georgia present from their opposing viewpoints.
Genres: fiction, family-life, school-stories, contemporary, adolescence
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
256 pages · Hardcover · jimmy patterson