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From Hero To Zero
James Patterson

From Hero To Zero

Quick Answer

Read "From Hero To Zero" as the 8th 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 "Just My Rotten Luck" (Book 7)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 8th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched<br/><br/>Middle School Series Books 10 - 13 Collection Set by James<br/><br/>Middle From Hero to<br/>After a mostly-successful stint at Hills Village Middle School, Rafe is excited to visit the incredible city of London with his class. Sightseeing around a foreign country sounds like a blast, until Rafe finds out his roommate will be none other than Miller the Killer, bully extraordinaire!<br/><br/>Middle Born to<br/>It's not easy being Rafe Khatchadorian's sister. He's got quite a reputation around school, and Georgia's got it hard enough as is! With a super secret crush on her classmate Sam Marks, a Rube Goldberg machine challenge to dominate, and constant confrontations with vicious Missy Trillin and her evil Princess Patrol to look forward to, Georgia can't help but throw all her energy into the one thing that makes her her kick-butt, all-girl rock band, We Stink!<br/><br/>Middle Master of<br/>Rafe and Jimmy, two misunderstood troublemakers, are finally up to something good. They're in charge of a huge celebration of books and reading – but when a small issue snowballs into a big problem that threatens to derail the whole event, they need to work fast to keep things on track!<br/><br/>Middle Field Trip<br/>GUESS WHERE I'M GOING? ON AN ALL-EXPENSES-PAID ART TRIP TO CALIFORNIA! And it's going to be awesome.I can't wait to see the big Hollywood sign, walk right past celebrities on the streets, and go to a red-carpet movie premiere.And this time, nothing's going to go wrong! Famous last words, right? Well, let's just say there's actually no Hollywood on my trip, but there is camping, diamond thieves, and a big, hungry crocodile.
Next Recommended Book

Master Of Disaster

Book #9 of 13 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 (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 From Hero To Zero?

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

Can I read From Hero To Zero before Just My Rotten Luck?

No. We recommend reading Just My Rotten Luck first. From Hero To Zero is the 8th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is From Hero To Zero 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 From Hero To Zero in the reading order?

The next recommended book after From Hero To Zero is Master Of Disaster (Book #9).