Books About Starting Middle School

The Best Starting Middle School Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about starting middle school? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 1 Favorite Books About Starting Middle School

Report to the Principal's Office
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1991

Report to the Principal's Office

By Jerry Spinelli · Book #1 in the School Daze series

Four sixth graders face chaos on their first day, leading them to the principal's office.

144 pages· 25,419 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 949 ratings
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Summary: At Plumstead Middle School, Sunny aims for suspension, Eddie's fitting-in plan fails, Salem craves drama, and Pickles is just being himself. Their antics land them in the principal's office. What chaos will unfold next?