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Patterson, James , Tebbetts, Chris

Middle School, the Worst Years of My Life

283 pp. | Little | June, 2011 | Trade ISBN 978-0-316-10187-5 $15.99
(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Laura Park. This story of outcast Rafe Khatchadorian's sixth-grade year is recounted by him and illustrated by Leo, his imaginary friend. The protagonist comes up with Operation R.A.F.E. (Rules Aren't For Everyone) in which he breaks every rule in his school's handbook. It's hard to feel much sympathy for Rafe--until his emotional scars are revealed. Entertaining black-and-white cartoons keep things light.
Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter

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