The 47 People You'll Meet in Middle School

By Kristin Mahoney

Navigate middle school mysteries with a sister's candid guide.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 766 ratings

304 pages· 52,784 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Gus, a seasoned middle schooler, pens a heartfelt guide for her younger sister Lou, unraveling the mysteries of middle school life. From quirky classmates to unexpected friendships, Gus shares candid advice on surviving the chaos and finding your place. Will Lou conquer the challenges of self-discovery and make true friends? Dive into this witty and warm exploration of middle school, where every encounter is a lesson and every friend a potential ally. Perfect for anyone nervously stepping into the world of lockers, lunchrooms, and life lessons.

From the publisher

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.

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