The Manual to Middle School

By Jonathan Catherman

Navigate middle school chaos with practical advice for boys facing new challenges.

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224 pages

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Middle school is a whirlwind of change for boys caught between childhood and adolescence. With bodies and expectations shifting, they face hurdles in grades, behavior, and relationships. Jonathan Catherman and his sons provide a survival guide for boys aged ten to twelve, offering practical advice on handling lockers, bullies, and more. Will they master the art of growing up or get lost in the chaos?

From the publisher

The transition from elementary school to middle school can be particularly difficult for boys. Too big to be little and too little to be big, they face the perfect storm of changing bodies, rushing hormones, and learning challenges. They may now begin to struggle with grades, behavior, and relationships with family and friends. Boys are often frustrated and embarrassed by trying to figure out on their own what to do and what not to do in this new environment with new expectations.Jonathan Catherman and his two sons–one current and one former middle schooler–offer boys ages ten to twelve the practical help they need to make the move to middle school as painlessly as possible. The “do this, not that” format covers a hundred relevant topics and situations middle school boys will face, including school lockers, bullies, test taking, cell phone use, homework, gossip, leadership, respect, sports, and many more.

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