Middle School Series by James Patterson 8 Books Collection Set - Ages 9-12 - Paperback

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

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Cornerstone
Age Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)

Overview
This eight-book Middle School collection brings together James Patterson's laugh-out-loud series starring Rafe Khatchadorian, a kid with a big imagination and an even bigger talent for landing in trouble. Told through diary-style chapters packed with doodles and quick-fire humor, these paperbacks follow Rafe and his sister Georgia through the highs and lows of school, family, camp, and friendship. Perfect for reluctant readers who want short chapters and constant momentum, this set is an ideal gift for birthdays, holidays, or building a classroom library that kids will actually want to read.

About the Books
The Middle School series follows Rafe Khatchadorian, a witty and endlessly inventive middle schooler who would rather sketch comics and dream up outrageous schemes than sit through another dull class. Across this eight-book run, Rafe battles the school's rulebook, survives a disastrous summer camp, gets tangled in family drama, and tries to keep his creative spirit alive while his sister Georgia chases popularity of her own at Hills Village Middle School. Each installment is written in short, punchy chapters interspersed with comic-style illustrations, giving the books the pace of a graphic novel with the heart of a classic coming-of-age story. James Patterson developed the series with a rotating team of co-writers, including Chris Tebbetts, who worked on the majority of these titles, keeping the voice consistent, funny, and full of heart from book to book. The stories tackle real middle-school pressures - bullies, embarrassing family moments, shifting friendships, and the fear of not fitting in - but always land on messages of resilience, loyalty, and staying true to yourself. Illustrated in a lively, sketchbook style, the books read fast and reward kids who might otherwise avoid picking up a novel. Together, this set forms a complete, laugh-filled snapshot of Rafe's middle-school years, ideal for read-and-repeat fans of humorous, character-driven fiction and for parents seeking a series that turns hesitant readers into eager ones, book after book.

Key Benefits

• Eight brand-new paperback books in one convenient collection
• Fast-paced, diary-style chapters perfect for reluctant and emerging readers
• Comic-style illustrations keep pages visually engaging throughout
• Written by James Patterson, the world's bestselling author
• Relatable themes of friendship, family, and staying true to yourself
• Great gift for birthdays, holidays, or a classroom library

Book-by-Book Guide
The Worst Years of My Life — Rafe starts sixth grade determined to break every rule in the school's Code of Conduct.
Get Me Out of Here — Rafe hopes seventh grade means art school freedom, but old worries follow him.
My Brother Is a Big Fat Liar — Sister Georgia schemes to become one of the most popular kids at school.
How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli and Snake Hill — Rafe's fun summer camp turns out to be summer school in disguise.
Ultimate Showdown — Family tension and school pressure collide in another eventful chapter of Rafe's story.
Save Rafe — Rafe gets one last chance to turn his troubled school record around.
Just My Rotten Luck — Back at Hills Village Middle School, Rafe is placed in special classes he never expected.
Dog's Best Friend — Rafe's world shifts when he spots his grandmother in a free-meal line.

About the Author
James Patterson is one of the best-known and best-selling storytellers of all time, having created many enduring fictional characters and series across genres including thrillers and children's fiction. In addition to writing the Middle School series, he has worked with a team of co-authors on this collection, including Chris Tebbetts, who contributed to the majority of these titles. Patterson has also created numerous other bestselling series for young readers, and he is known for championing childhood literacy through school book fairs, teacher grants, and reading initiatives across the United States.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Funny, fast-paced, and endlessly relatable, this eight-book set is a brilliant way to hook a reluctant reader or refresh a classroom library. With short chapters and comic-style art on nearly every page, it makes a fantastic birthday gift, holiday present, or back-to-school treat for any kid who loves to laugh while they read.

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