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Big Fat Liar
James Patterson

Big Fat Liar

Quick Answer

Read "Big Fat Liar" as the 2nd book in the Middle School Series sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Worst Years Of My Life" (Book 1)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 2nd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2019287 pp
Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively :<br/><br/>Middle School 7 Books Collection Set by James<br/><br/>Middle Dog's Best<br/>It's a dog-eat-dog world, and Rafe Khatchadorian is just trying to live in it. Life in middle school is finally starting to seem bearable - until Rafe spots his grandmother standing in the free-meal line at the local soup kitchen.<br/><br/>Just My Rotten<br/>In this seventh Middle School episode, Rafe heads back to the place his misadventures the dreaded Hills Village Middle School, where he's now being forced to take 'special' classes...<br/><br/>Middle Save<br/>After a rough summer, Rafe is heading back to the dreaded Hills Village Middle School, the site of the very worst years of his life.<br/><br/>How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake<br/>Rafe Khatchadorian, the hero of the bestselling Middle School series, is ready for a fun summer at camp - until he finds out it's a summer school camp!<br/><br/>My Brother Is a Big, Fat<br/>Georgia Khatchadorian plans to excel at Hills Village Middle School in all the places her troublemaking brother failed.She's even bet him that she'll quickly become one of the most popular girls in school.<br/><br/>Middle School Get Me Out of<br/>After sixth grade, the very worst year of his life, Rafe Khatchadorian thinks he has it made in seventh grade. He's been accepted to art school in the big city and imagines a math-and-history-free fun zone.<br/><br/>The Worst Years of My<br/>Rafe Khatchadorian has enough problems at home without throwing his first year of middle school into the mix. Luckily, he's got an ace plan for the best year ever, if he can pull it off.
Next Recommended Book

Middle School: Save Rafe!

Book #3 of 11 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Middle School Series conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Big Fat Liar?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Big Fat Liar before The Worst Years Of My Life?

No. We recommend reading The Worst Years Of My Life first. Big Fat Liar is the 2th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Big Fat Liar required reading for the Middle School Series?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Big Fat Liar in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Big Fat Liar is Middle School: Save Rafe! (Book #3).