Middle School by James Patterson - 7 Books Collection Set - Ages 9-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
Middle School: Get Me Out of Here!
My Brother Is a Big, Fat Liar
How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill
Middle School: Save Rafe!
Middle School: Just My Rotten Luck
Middle School: Dog's Best Friend

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Arrow Books
Age Range: Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)

Overview
This paperback bundle gathers seven of the earliest and best-loved books in James Patterson's bestselling Middle School series, starring accident-prone sixth-grader Rafe Khatchadorian. Told through Rafe's sketchbook-style journal, each story pairs breezy short chapters with playful line drawings, making the set a favorite pick for reluctant readers, summer reading lists, and classroom libraries. Rafe schemes through a tough new school, family drama, and a disastrous summer camp, learning along the way that creativity and heart matter more than fitting in. A go-to gift for tweens who love funny, illustrated chapter books.

About the Books
Across these seven Middle School titles, James Patterson and his co-writers follow Rafe Khatchadorian from his rocky start at Hills Village Middle School through several eventful school years, using the same formula that made the series a hit: short, punchy chapters, laugh-out-loud mishaps, and simple black-and-white doodles scattered through every page. Rafe begins with a secret plan to break every rule in the school handbook, then keeps stumbling into new trouble, whether he's dealing with a scheming younger sister, surviving a chaotic summer camp, adjusting to a set of dreaded special classes, or discovering his grandmother in a soup-kitchen line and learning what really matters to his family. Along the way readers meet a rotating cast of friends, rivals, and teachers who push Rafe to grow up (a little) without ever losing his sense of humor. The books lean on journal-style narration and visual gags to keep the pace quick, so even readers who normally avoid long chapter books tend to fly through these. Themes of friendship, loyalty, family pressure, and the awkward business of growing up run through every entry, balanced by Patterson's signature comic timing. Because each book stands mostly on its own, the set works equally well read in order or dipped into individually, making this a flexible addition to a home bookshelf or classroom collection built around the Middle School world.

Key Benefits

• Bundles 7 complete Middle School paperbacks by James Patterson in one set
• Doodle-filled, journal-style pages keep reluctant readers hooked
• Short chapters build reading confidence and momentum fast
• Explores friendship, family, and growing up with plenty of humor
• Great gift for birthdays, back-to-school, or a classroom library
• From #1 bestselling author James Patterson

Book-by-Book Guide
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life — Rafe Khatchadorian launches a secret plan to break every rule in the school handbook.
Middle School: Get Me Out of Here! — At a new school, Rafe tests the rules again with fresh doodles and dares.
My Brother Is a Big, Fat Liar — Rafe's sister Georgia takes over the story with her own exaggerated family tales.
How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill — A promised fun summer turns into secret summer school, bullies and all.
Middle School: Save Rafe! — After a rough summer, Rafe returns determined to turn his worst year into his best.
Middle School: Just My Rotten Luck — Back at Hills Village Middle School, Rafe is forced into a set of dreaded special classes.
Middle School: Dog's Best Friend — Life finally looks up for Rafe until he spots his grandmother in a soup-kitchen line.

About the Authors
James Patterson is one of the best-selling storytellers of all time, known for fast-paced, highly readable fiction across genres, including his popular Middle School series for young readers. He frequently collaborates with co-writers on his middle-grade books; this series was written with Chris Tebbetts, with additional contributions from Lisa Papademetriou, and illustrations by Laura Park and Neil Swaab. Patterson is also a dedicated literacy advocate, donating millions of books to schools and funding programs that encourage kids to read for pleasure, which shows through in the accessible, high-energy style of the Middle School books.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Funny, fast, and packed with doodles, this seven-book Middle School set turns reluctant readers into page-turners and gives confident readers a laugh-out-loud binge. It's a natural pick for a birthday gift, back-to-school treat, stocking stuffer, or classroom library shelf, letting kids follow Rafe Khatchadorian through seven complete misadventures.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.