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Book 1: Be Confident in Who You Are

Middle School Confidential™ Book 1

by Annie Fox, M.Ed., Illustrated by Matt Kindt
Free Spirit Publishing

Meet Jack, Jen, Chris, Abby, Mateo, and Michelle—7th graders who are just trying to figure out what the heck middle school is all about. But standing in their way are some serious challenges—bullies putting them down, blowups that threaten friendships, and real doubts about whether they measure up in looks, popularity, smarts, or athletic ability.

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Synopsis | Excerpt | Reviews

Synopsis

An engaging blend of fiction and smart-talk practical advice, Annie Fox’s ground-breaking Middle School Confidential series for 11-14 year olds provides the answers young teens need in a contemporary, full-color graphic-novel format that will draw in even reluctant readers.

Girls and guys are sure to get hooked into the lives of the characters, not even realizing they’re learning solutions to challenges in their own lives. Books in the series feature comic-strip narratives, quizzes, quotes from real teens, tips, tools, and resources.

Excerpt

Read an excerpt from Book 1: Be Confident in Who You Are right here (PDF).

Reviews

“The graphic-novel-like design will make this self-help tool stand out and appeal to fans of that format.”

—School Library Journal

“Entering middle school can be tough, which is why it’s great to have a series like this that middle graders can turn to.”

—Lori Calabrese, National Children’s Books, Examiner.com

“Well done. We are pleased to recommend that the book be placed on our school bookshelves.”

—Meg Milne Moulton, Executive Director,
National Coalition of Girls’ Schools

“… a work of genius that helps middle school kids and their families with their emotions.”

—Michael Pritchard, PBS Host and Author

“Annie Fox knows kids, and Middle School Confidential is smart and funny and real.”

—Erica Lutz, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Friendship for Teens

“Share this book with your friends and develop a more supportive school environment.”

—Anabel L. Jensen, Ph.D.
President, Six Seconds EQ Network

“I give my highest recommendation for teens to get this book, along with anyone who has a teen or works with teens—keep it handy, it rings true.”

—Ann H. McCormick, PhD, founder and CEO,
Learning Friends, Inc.

“Give this book to any middle school student. Give it to their parents, teachers, and coaches.”

—B. Lynn Goodwin, WriterAdvice.com

“… should be on the bookshelves of every middle school counselor and parent of tweens.”

—Wendy Young, LMSW, BCD
Founder, Kidlutions and Spin-Doctor Parenting

“Boys and girls learn how to deal with bullies, friendships and self esteem issues while navigating pages written partly in graphic-novel style and designed to look like a magazine.”

—Dr. Prisca Rodriguez, Director,
Challenge Island Puerto Rico

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