The Middle School Survival Guide

By Arlene Erlbach

Book Overview

Middle school can be the best of times. It can be the worst of times, too. It happens at that tumultuous time in life when one's not a teenager and not a little kid. Middle school means being a middle-aged kid. Expectations-from teachers, parents, friends, siblings-can all change dramatically, causing worry and concern even for the most laid-back student. The Middle School Survival Guide covers every issue, inside school and out, from the most trivial concerns to the most serious issues that middle school students face today. Arlene Erlbach has assembled a teen advisory board of 200 kids between fifth and tenth grade who give advice about topics from cracking a locker combination, to dealing with multiple teachers, to sex and dating.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802776574
• ISBN13: 9780802776570
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Walker & Company
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.2" x 7.2"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Middle School Survival Guide Review

I felt the book had many different scenarios to read about for middle school problems. I found the book to be informative,detailed, and included different suggestions on how to handle issues. It is an easy read for a middle school aged child. The only negative comment I have for the book is the section regarding sex. My child is 12 years old and in the 7th grade, but does not fully understand about this part of life as of yet. I have blocked those pages from the book until we discuss this issue further. I would suggest buying the book for your younger middle school child and placing it on hold to read until your child understands issues involving sex or blocking it as I did. I was glad that I read the book first since it was not included on the profile page upon ordering your book. Otherwise, I think the book will help with all the problems surrounding middle school in this day and age.

Great book for youth in Middle School

I purchased this book for my grandson who is now midway through fifth grade. He is struggling with many challenges that face youth just starting middle school including bullies, peer pressure to try new things and his first real crush. The straight forward but light way that Arlene Erlbach presents the topics were just what he needed. He has read the book through and still goes back to review some sections. I would recommend this book for all youth just starting the middle school years.

This is a great book!

This book is the perfect guide for any kid who's entering the challenging years of junior high. The author handles difficult topics in a humorous and informative way. Plus, there's lots of advice from other kids who have already been there. So along with the pens, notebooks and lunch, slip a copy of this survival guide into your middle-grader's backpack.

An absolute MUST!!!

I found this on a bookstore shelf by pure luck. After skimming through it and seeing the wide range of topics it covers, I grabbed two copies for neighbors entering Middle School next month.MSSG is a plain-speaking book written with honesty and wit. It deals with pretty much any problem adolescents may face, not only in school, but in life: the harder work load in MS, acne, dating, drugs, handling bullies, sexual situations, divorce and much more. Let's face it. Kids don't always want to talk to their parents, even (maybe especially?) about important things. They ask their friends for advice. Now they have this book.If you think you might benefit from this book, you WILL!!!