Middle school Books in Order
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The Middle School book series follows Rafe Khatchadorian and his sister Georgia as they navigate the challenges of middle school through humorous and often chaotic experiences. Each book explores themes of fitting in, dealing with family dynamics, and embracing one's unique personality, often through exaggerated misadventures and rule-breaking. The series is set primarily in American middle schools, with one book taking place in Australia.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon1976 · James Patterson
Rafe Khatchadorian, described as a tragic hero, finds that entering sixth grade has not improved his string of gaffes and mistakes. Despite trying…
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Buy on AmazonMiddle school, get me out of here!
2012 · James Patterson
Rafe thought sixth grade had been the worst year of his life, but seventh grade proves even worse. His mother loses her job and the family must move,…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · James Patterson
Georgia Khatchadorian plans to succeed at Hills Village Middle School in all the places her troublemaker brother failed. She is determined to avoid…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · James Patterson
Opinionated siblings Rafe and Georgia Khatchadorian debate a variety of topics relating to the ups and downs of middle school life and encourage…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · James Patterson
After an eventful summer, Rafe must return to school, believing the start of term is the worst part. He soon finds it is worse still: his new school…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · James Patterson
Rafe heads back to Hills Village Middle School, where his misadventures began, now forced to take "special" classes and joining the school's football…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · James Patterson
Troublemaker Rafe Khatchadorian wins an all-expenses-paid trip to Australia, expecting an island paradise, but things go horribly wrong. He…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · James Patterson
The trip to Australia that Rafe has won starts badly, but after connecting with a group of misfits, he finds a way to do what he does best: create…
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Buy on Amazon2020 · James Patterson
Rafe faces a challenging transition as he begins seventh grade, following his family's move after his mother loses her job. He is accepted into a…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Middle school books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The Worst Years of My Life”.
How many books are in the Middle school series?
We list 13 books by James Patterson , published between 1976–2025.
Where can I buy the Middle school books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.