How I Survived Middle School Books in Order

Jenny McAfee thinks she's ready for sixth grade after studying her new school's handbook. Her confidence falters when best friend Addie abandons her for the popular seventh graders, leaving Jenny to navigate middle school without her.

A gossip columnist called Madame X spreads rumors through Joyce Kilmer Middle School, turning friends against each other. When the column reveals things only her circle could know, Jenny begins to suspect someone close to her.

Jenny's friends discover that Addie is running unopposed for sixth-grade class president and persuade Jenny to enter the race. Facing her former best friend on the ballot turns the school election into a personal challenge.

Two of Jenny's friends become finalists in a statewide history test challenge, giving their school an unexpected success. When the Pops accuse one of cheating, Jenny must consider whether the rumor could possibly be true.

Gifts and notes from a secret admirer leave Jenny wondering who likes her. Meanwhile, a basketball dispute divides Rachel and Felicia, who pressure their friends to take sides, putting Jenny's friendships under strain alongside the romantic mystery.

Jenny and Addie compete to raise the most money at a school carnival, with the loser facing a day in embarrassing pajamas. A stylish new student's arrival raises the stakes as both sides hope she'll help them.

During fall spirit week, the Pops form an exclusive pep squad with matching outfits. Jenny's friends create their own rival group, while a mysterious person dressed as a lion mascot adds uncertainty to the school competition.

Jenny's friends launch a popular webcast, prompting the Pops to create a competing show. Their ratings battle grows into a contest between a fashion show and karaoke, with each group trying to win the biggest audience.

Jenny's holiday excitement fades when she must buy a gift for a rival and learns a friend is leaving for Christmas. A missing New Year's party invitation then raises questions about what the popular crowd is plotting.

Jenny looks forward to science camp with her friends, until they must share a cabin with Addie and Dana. Trust exercises and a night hike force her to cooperate with classmates she would rather avoid.

A snow day leaves Jenny stuck at home with her former best friend Addie while everyone else goes sledding. Jenny hopes the upcoming school ski trip will be better, but their rivalry threatens that plan too.

Addie promises that pop star Cody Tucker will perform at the school dance, sending ticket sales soaring. When Jenny learns the claim was a bluff, she must help save the event and Addie's reputation.

Jenny brings her aunt, a greeting card art director, to school for Career Day. When the visitor takes an interest in Liza's artwork, Jenny struggles with jealousy that could damage her friendship and spoil the opportunity.