How to Survive Middle School
How to Survive Middle School by Donna Gephart is a reissue published by Random House Children’s Books on August 9, 2011. This 256-page book follows eleven-year-old David Greenberg as he navigates the challenges of middle school while aspiring to become a YouTube sensation. David’s journey is filled with humorous moments as he creates entertaining videos, all while dealing with the complexities of friendship, family dynamics, and the pressures of adolescence.
Readers will find a blend of humor and relatable experiences as David faces various obstacles, including a best friend who is preoccupied with romance, a runaway mother, and the looming threat of a swirlie on his birthday. The story also features David’s supportive grandmother and his pet hamster, Hammy, adding to the lighthearted narrative. With themes related to performing arts and humorous stories, this book captures the essence of growing up and the quest for recognition in a digital age.
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Fans of James Patterson’s Middle School series will root for David as he goes from feeling as insignificant as a hamster to becoming an Internet superstar. Perfect for back to school–no matter what that looks like!
Eleven-year-old David Greenberg dreams of becoming a YouTube sensation and spends all of his time making hilarious Top 6½ Lists and Talk Time videos. But before he can get famous, he has to figure out a way to deal with:
6. Middle school (much scarier than it sounds!)
5. His best friend gone girl-crazy
4. A runaway mom who has no phone!
3. The threat of a swirlie on his birthday
2. A terrifying cousin
1. His # 1 fan, Bubbe (his Jewish grandmother)
1/2. Did we mention Hammy, the hamster who’s determined to break David’s heart?
But when David’s new best friend, Sophie, starts sending out the links to everyone she knows and her friends tell their friends, thousands of people start viewing his videos.
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