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How I Survived Middle School

Nancy E. Krulik's series about Jenny McAfee and her life as a middle school student is perfect for your tween reader.
 
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Can You Get an F in Lunch?
Series: How I Survived Middle School, Book #1
by Nancy E. Krulik

After spending the night studying the Joyce Kilmer Middle School Handbook, Jenny McAfee feels totally prepared to start sixth grade.  But Jenny has another reason to feel confident.  She'll have her best friend, Addie Wilson, right there by her side.

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Who's Got Spirit?
Series: How I Survived Middle School, Book #7
by Nancy E. Krulik
It's fall spirit week at Joyce Kilmer Middle School and the Pops have established their own exclusive "pep squad" complete with matching outfits! Jenny's friends decide to fight back by forming a rival group with their own uniforms. Things heat up even more when a costumed lion mascot appears on the scene.
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Caught in the Web
Series: How I Survived Middle School, Book #9
by Nancy E. Krulik

Jenny's friends start their own webcast and it becomes an instant hit at Joyce Kilmer Middle School. Of course the Pops have to get in on the action, so they start their own rival show. Suddenly, a webcast ratings war is raging!

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The New Girl
Series: How I Survived Middle School, Book #4
by Nancy E. Krulik
Joyce Kilmer Middle School is holding a fundraising carnival, and Jenny and her rival Addie make a bet that each girl will raise more money than the other. The loser will have to wear her pajamas to school! The competition gets even hotter with the arrival of a stylish new girl.
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Cheat Sheet
Series: How I Survived Middle School, Book #5
by Nancy E. Krulik
Joyce Kilmer Middle School has never had a finalist in the annual statewide history test challenge — until now. This year, there are two finalists, and they're both Jenny's friends. But one finalist isn't known for finishing at the top of the class, and the Pops figure someone must have cheated.
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I Heard a Rumor
Series: How I Survived Middle School, Book #3
by Nancy E. Krulik

Can you keep a secret? Are you the go-to girl when your friends have a secret to share? Can you be trusted to keep the info under wraps, or are you known for your loose lips?

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P.S. I Really Like You
Series: How I Survived Middle School, Book #6
by Nancy E. Krulik

Someone's been leaving gifts and notes for Jenny.  Who could it be?

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I Thought We Were Friends!
Series: How I Survived Middle School, Book #12
by Nancy E. Krulik
On Career Day at Jenny's middle school, her aunt, the art director at a greeting card company, talks about her job. When Jenny's aunt wants to use Liza's artwork for a new line of cards, Jenny finds herself feeling jealous of her friend.
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Madame President
Series: How I Survived Middle School, Book #2
by Nancy E. Krulik

Jenny McAfee never thought of herself as a leader, but then again, Jenny had also never thought that her best friend, Addie Wilson, would ditch her for the Pops, the most popular kids in school.When Jenny's friends hear that Addie is running unopposed for sixth grade class president, they know they have to do somethin

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It's All Downhill from Here
by Nancy E. Krulik
Addie is stuck hanging out with her former BFF Jenny on a school snow day instead of sledding with her friends because her mom has to work.
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Into the Woods
Series: How I Survived Middle School, Book #10
by Nancy E. Krulik

The sixth and seventh graders at Joyce Kilmer Middle School are spending a week at Camp Einstein, a science camp in the woods. Jenny can't wait; this will be even better than sleepaway camp, since her friends will be there, too!

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