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Field Trip Fiasco
James Patterson

Field Trip Fiasco

Quick Answer

Read "Field Trip Fiasco" as the 10th book in the Middle School Series (Rafe Khatchadourian) sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Master Of Disaster" (Book 9)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 10th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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In this hilarious installment of the bestselling Middle School series, Rafe faces a cranky crocodile, a quirky campout, and a dastardly diamond plot in his most topsy-turvy adventure yet. Things have quieted down for lovable troublemaker Rafe Khatchadorian, and after all the mishaps and adventures he's been through, he's feeling a little restless. So when he's invited to attend an all-expenses-paid art field trip in California, Rafe jumps at the opportunity. But things go sideways, as they always do for Rafe, when he arrives and realizes his trip isn't the Hollywood vacation he thought it would be. Instead, he'll be participating in a "Cultural Campout" in the desert. What follows is a series of unfortunate events that only Rafe could find himself in, including an encounter with a cranky crocodile, a claustrophobic trip into an ancient cave, and a set of ancient cave paintings that may or may not have been faked. To make matters worse, Rafe finds himself smack dab in the middle of a plot to smuggle a legendary missing diamond. Has he finally stumbled his way into an adventure he can't get himself out of?
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Born To Rock

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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 (Rafe Khatchadourian) 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 Field Trip Fiasco?

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

Can I read Field Trip Fiasco before Master Of Disaster?

No. We recommend reading Master Of Disaster first. Field Trip Fiasco is the 10th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Field Trip Fiasco required reading for the Middle School Series (Rafe Khatchadourian)?

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

What comes after Field Trip Fiasco in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Field Trip Fiasco is Born To Rock (Book #11).