Middle School English

It's your faith, why not own it. The Middle School Survival Series will help you answer all the new questions that you have as you journey through middle school.

In this short story, a small mouse learns to read. He becomes proficient at using a school computer at night. He begins dialoging with the students in the middle school. The result of his contact provides a heartwarming conclusion to the story. a great story for kids of all ages.

Bloated Goat is a fantasy cartoon that comes to life in your head. Get ready to enjoy a gut-busting adventure full of crazy forest animals and hijinks galore. You’ll meet Granny Hammy, Cocky Doodle, Bloated Goat, and a wide assortment of wacky characters as they romp around the forest in this ill-conceived (but humorous!) plot. Watch in horror as the author tries to tie everything together with an explosive ending that you'll probably see coming a mile away.

The Avery Diary: CHRISTMAS CHAOS BEGINS! A Hilarious Book for Kids 9-12! Christmas was supposed to be peaceful, but no one told my family that. Between glitter snow, Carl’s ninja elf costume, and a burnt turkey that could’ve been used as a doorstop, I’m just trying to survive. The Christmas musical? A total mess. The snowball fight? Complete chaos. And let’s not even talk about the marshmallow-covered tree. But somehow, even with all the craziness, my family made it fun. Maybe next year will be easier... but with a surprise trip to Hawaii on the way, I have a feeling the madness is ...

The Quest for the Enchanted Ingredients Join Isla Thornheart—whimsical witch-in-training—and her sassy, talking cat Midnight in a potion-packed adventure bursting with laughter, mischief, and magical mayhem! When a mysterious letter invites Isla to the prestigious Annual Potion Making Competition, she’s thrilled—until she learns the real challenge: collecting three legendary ingredients scattered across the magical world. No pressure, right? With her trusty wand, a sauce-stained potion book, and a band of quirky companions—including a mischievous Snackaroo and the ever-...

Twelve-year-old thieves Arthur and Wally are determined to steal their way up the ranks of the notorious Black Feathers gang. With loan sharks chasing after Arthur’s father and Wally’s brother’s hospital bill due, they’re in need of serious cash. Fast. When Arthur spots some wealthy strangers exiting a seemingly deserted mansion, he smells an opportunity for a big score. Little do the boys realize, they’ve stumbled upon Weirdwood Manor, the headquarters of a magical order who protect the Balance between the Real and Imaginary worlds.

Hold onto your lunch money! Confessions of a Hallway Hustler is the rollicking tale of Anton Altanero, a foreign transplant with delusions of grandeur, navigating the wilds of a typical American middle school. It's Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets Scarface, without the guns but with all the greed and ambition. When Anton decides to recreate his lavish Luxland lifestyle in the humdrum halls of Jerburbia Middle, chaos ensues. From sushi Fridays in the cafeteria to polo in the gym, Anton’s over-the-top schemes and snarky observations will have you in stitches. Watch as he plots his rise to the top...

Experience is the best teacher. But if we can learn from others’ mistakes, all the better. The world is made more interesting because of the people who live in it. Coming across different beliefs, personalities, goals, and agendas all make for a richer, more profound life. Our differences will test us, break us apart, and even bring us closer together. Best of all, our differences can teach us that we can co-exist and that there is always room for improvement. After all, if we can learn a thing or two on how to act (or how NOT to act) from others, then why not? In “ Surprises From India...

Fourteen-year-old Seth Wilcox has been admitted to the hospital forty-eight times, according to his mother’s latest social media posts, when Social Services steps in and takes Seth into care, believing his mother suffers from Munchausen by Proxy and Seth is not safe in her care. Gabriel Tate is now a veteran in dealing with medical kidnap and reuniting children with their families. He knows Seth and his mom, Leva, a tireless mitochondrial disorder advocate. He knows he needs to get Seth back to Leva as soon as he can. With the authorities hot on their trails, Gabriel and Renata face ...

Dark Space #1 Is your substitute teacher... human? Kayla Baines is pretty sure Mr. Asher isn’t. He doesn’t blink. He moves like he’s gliding. And somehow, he knows everything about her class before anyone says a word. At first, Kayla thinks she’s imagining things. But then the pop quizzes start grading themselves, kids begin acting strange, and permission slips appear out of nowhere with her mom’s signature. Something is seriously wrong. With the help of her best friend Jaden and a mysterious girl named Rowan, Kayla discovers a secret underground lab, a network of android ...

Read how it all began in this sweet Ayesha Dean short story! Ayesha Dean has recently started wearing hijab and on top of that is going to a new high school. She thinks this gives her more than enough reason to lie low. But when things keep going missing from the Year Eight students’ lockers, Ayesha is determined to find the culprit. Can she overcome her fears and embrace a new role as a kickass teen sleuth? Fans of Nancy Drew and The Famous Five will love this thrilling mystery series! *Longlisted for the DANZ Children's Book Award in 2024 (Diversity in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand...

As if being stuffed into last year's dress pants at his cousin's wake weren't uncomfortable enough, 13-year-old Jimmy has just learned from his mother that he has to say a few words at the funeral the next day. As Jimmy attempts to navigate the odd social norms of the wake, he draws on humor, heartfelt concern, and angst while racking his brain and his memory for a decent and meaningful memory to share. But it's not until faced with a microphone that the realization finally hits him: It's not the words that are spoken that matter the most, but those that are truly heard.

A fifteen-year experience of day-by-day, year-by-year, learning how to create an authentic Montessori education at home through elementary, middle, and high school. The main guide or teacher during these years had taken AMI teacher training courses for 0-3, 3-6, and 6-12 and had taught for many years. Even though this is not to be thought of as an instruction manual for Montessori homeschooling it is hoped that the book will be helpful for parents and teachers wanting to understand the value of a unique educational path, rather than thinking that all children should be educated exactly the ...

This second novel in the Tales from Lovecraft Middle School series begins right where Professor Gargoyle ended. Seventh-grader Robert Arthur has discovered that two of his classmates are actually sinister snake-women in disguise. Even worse, his new middle school is full of “gates” to a terrifying alternate dimension - a haunted mansion full of strange spirits and monstrous beasts. For Robert to protect his teachers and classmates, he'll need to return to this haunted dimension with his best friends.

Things have quietened down for lovable troublemaker Rafe Khatchadorian, and after all the mishaps and adventures he's been through, he's feeling a little restless. So when he's invited to attend an all-expenses paid art field trip in California, Rafe jumps at the opportunity. But things go sideways, as they always do for Rafe, when he arrives and realises his trip isn't the Hollywood vacation he thought it would be. Instead, he'll be participating in a 'Cultural Campout' in the desert.

Girls aged 9-12 will love WILD CHILD! This is the second part of this fantastic series, and includes Book 4 - Holidays, Book 5 - Gone, and Book 6 - Changes. Book 4 - Holidays: Sydney and Harper are spending the holidays together. They're going to Venus Beach, Sydney's old hometown, with Sydney's mom. When they find out that Elliot is also going to the same place, both girls are happy and extremely excited. Harper plans for Elliot to become her boyfriend, and for Sydney to get together for her old flame, Charlie. The girls also get together with Sydney's old friends...Sandy, Rach, and Susie....

“Walk – Don’t Run" is a childhood memoir about the author's life as a 10-year-old boy in 1960. It is a historically accurate snapshot of being raised in Joliet, Illinois, which is a populous city near Chicago in the United States’ Midwest. The story revolves around his family life, school life, and friendships. During this time of the child’s life, he had been jolted beyond his childhood as family incidents occurred that changed him. 1960 was an interesting time in the United States and other parts of the world, allowing the content of this book to be educationally integrated with...

In this book you'll discover heartwarming stories, classroom strategies, personal anecdotes, and tips and tricks about teaching social studies in middle school from a teacher with almost 30 years of classroom experience. This book will help you find the inner strength it takes to work in the middle school classroom and prepare you for the unexpected.

Creating the Balance: Parenting Through the Middle School Years is an essential read for parents of ten through fourteen-year-olds, providing insights from a school counselor who has guided students through the challenging years of middle school for decades. It serves as a reference guide for navigating topics including: staying connected to your child; choosing the right school; guidance about social issues and peers; countering negative influences; bullying; managing cell phones and other screens; handling learning and behavior problems at home and school; coping with grief, divorce, and ...

Rylee Swanson is beginning eighth grade with zero friends. A humiliating moment at the end-of-seventh-grade pool party involving a cannonball, a waterlogged updo, and some disappearing clothes has Rylee halfway convinced she’s better off without any friends—at least friends like those. The one question Rylee can’t shake is . . . why? When a group assignment in journalism pairs Rylee with science geek DeNia Alonso, DeNia’s annoyingly know-it-all, nerdy personality is both frustration and fuel to Rylee’s search for answers.