Middle School: Get Me out of Here!

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James Patterson's winning follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life is another riotous and heartwarming story about living large. After sixth grade, the very worst year of his life, Rafe Khatchadorian thinks he has it made in seventh grade. Wrong! His new art school is more competitive than Rafe ever expected, and to score big in class, he needs to find a way to turn his boring life into a work of art. His method? Operation: Get a Life! Anything he's never done before, he's going to do it. But when his newest mission uncovers secrets about the family Rafe's never known, he has to decide if he's ready to have his world turned upside down.

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James Patterson brings readers back into the hilarious, chaotic, and deeply emotional world of Rafe Khatchadorian in the winning follow-up to the number one New York Times bestseller Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life. After surviving what he officially categorized as the very worst year of his life during sixth grade, Rafe heads into seventh grade genuinely believing that he finally has it made. He expects a fresh start, smoother sailing, and a much better environment now that he has moved past his previous elementary and early middle school struggles. However, Rafe quickly discovers that he is completely wrong about what seventh grade has in store for him. Instead of a relaxing and easygoing year, Rafe finds himself thrust into a brand new art school that turns out to be far more competitive than he ever possibly expected. Surrounded by talented peers and demanding academic expectations, Rafe realizes that just blending into the background will not cut it anymore. To truly score big in his new classes and make his mark, he understands that he needs to find a creative way to transform his seemingly boring everyday life into a genuine work of art. This realization sparks his ambitious and entertaining new campaign known as Operation: Get a Life. The core rule of this daring mission is simple yet challenging: anything he has never done before, he is going to go out and actually do it. Rafe dives headfirst into a series of bold, unpredictable, and often comical new adventures, pushing himself far outside of his comfort zone in an effort to spice up his existence and conquer his artistic hurdles. Through these wacky escapades, readers are treated to a riotous and heartwarming story about living large, embracing individuality, and figuring out how to navigate the awkward minefield of early adolescence. But Operation: Get a Life turns out to be more than just a quirky art project or a series of funny pranks. As Rafe carries out his mission, his newest exploits accidentally uncover long-held secrets about a side of his family that he has never known before. These startling revelations force Rafe to look beyond his immediate day-to-day worries and confront deeper questions about his heritage and identity. Suddenly, a project meant to cure boredom and boost his grades evolves into a life-changing journey that turns his entire world completely upside down. Rafe is left with a major dilemma and must decide if he is truly ready to handle the truth about his past and embrace the unexpected changes coming his way. Blending laugh-out-loud humor with genuine emotional depth, this 320-page juvenile fiction novel explores the trials of growing up, the value of creative self-expression, and the surprising ways our families shape who we are. Fans of the first book will delight in seeing Rafe tackle a brand new chapter of his life, armed with his signature wit, resilience, and unmistakable artistic flair.

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James Patterson

James Patterson (b. 1947) is an American author and one of the bestselling novelists in the world, known for fast-paced thrillers including the 'Alex Cross' series.

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