How I Survived Middle School facts for kids

How I Survived Middle School is a fun series of novels written by Nancy Krulik. She's written over 100 books for kids and teens! This series is all about a girl named Jenny McAfee as she starts and goes through middle school. Lots of young readers and librarians really like these books because they include cool things like quizzes you can take yourself!

The How I Survived Middle School Series

Can You Get an F in Lunch?

Published in 2006 It's Jenny McAfee's very first day at Joyce Kilmer Middle School. She feels super ready after reading the school handbook and taking a tour. She also thinks her best friend, Addie Wilson, will be right by her side. But on the first day, Jenny finds out Addie is now hanging out with "the Pops," who are the most popular kids. Addie doesn't want anything to do with Jenny anymore! What will Jenny do next?

Madame President

Published in 2006 It's club sign-up day at Joyce Kilmer Middle School. Jenny's friends discover that Addie is running for sixth-grade president without anyone running against her. They convince Jenny to run against Addie! Who do you think will win this election?

I Heard a Rumor

Published in 2007 Joyce Kilmer Middle School's newspaper has a brand new gossip column. The writer, known only as Madame X, is spreading rumors about everyone! When Jenny finds a mean and untrue rumor about her friend Chloe, she decides to find out who Madame X really is. Can Jenny unmask the mystery writer?

The New Girl

Published in 2007 Joyce Kilmer Middle School is holding a carnival to raise money for charity. Jenny and Addie make a bet: the girl who raises the least money at their booth has to wear her most embarrassing pajamas to school the next day! The competition gets even more exciting when a new girl from England named Sam arrives. Will Sam help Addie and her friends, or will she join Jenny and her friends?

Cheat Sheet

Published in 2007 The big annual history test at Joyce Kilmer Middle School is coming up. The school has never had finalists before, but this year, two of Jenny's friends are finalists! However, one of them isn't known for doing great on tests. So, "the Pops" start a rumor that she cheated. What will happen with the history test?

P.S. I Really Like You

Someone has been sending secret admirer notes to Jenny! Meanwhile, Felicia and Rachel have a huge fight, and everyone at school has to pick a side: "Team Felicia" or "Team Rachel." Can Jenny figure out who her secret admirer is? And can she help mend the broken friendship between Rachel and Felicia?

Who's Got Spirit?

It's Spirit Week at Joyce Kilmer Middle School! Addie and her group are getting all the attention. But Jenny and her friends decide they want to change that. For their science experiment, Jenny and Chloe work together. Chloe gets upset because their project is about mice.

It's All Downhill from Here

Addie and Jenny find themselves stuck together on a very snowy day. What kind of adventures will they have when they're forced to spend time together?

Caught in the Web

Jenny and her friends decide to create their very own webcast. What kind of show will they make, and what will happen when they put their lives online?

Into the Woods

Sam, Jenny, and Chloe get stuck in a cabin with Dana and Addie during a school camping trip. Being stuck together in the woods sounds like it could lead to some interesting situations!

Wish Upon a Star

Ticket sales for the winter dance go way up when Addie brags that she can get a famous pop star to come to the event. Will Addie be able to deliver on her big promise?

How the Pops Stole Christmas

Jenny's hopes for a fun winter break are ruined when she doesn't get invited to Mark's party. Even worse, she learns that Sam is going abroad for the holidays!

I Thought We Were Friends

On Career Day, Jenny's aunt comes to give a talk at school. But she accidentally makes Jenny feel jealous when she shows a lot of interest in Liza's artwork.