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Just My Rotten Luck
James Patterson

Just My Rotten Luck

Quick Answer

Read "Just My Rotten Luck" as the 7th 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 "Save Rafe" (Book 6)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 7th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2019287 pp
Rafe heads back to the place his misadventures began: the dreaded Hills Village Middle School, where he's now being forced to take "special" classes. He also finds himself joining the school's football team--alongside his main tormenter, Miller the Killer! But Rafe has grand plans for a better year: First, he decides to start a super-secret art project that's sure to rock the school. Then, if Rafe manages to make a play to save his team, he might have to deal with something completely new: popularity!
Next Recommended Book

From Hero To Zero

Book #8 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 Just My Rotten Luck?

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

Can I read Just My Rotten Luck before Save Rafe?

No. We recommend reading Save Rafe first. Just My Rotten Luck is the 7th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Just My Rotten Luck 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 Just My Rotten Luck in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Just My Rotten Luck is From Hero To Zero (Book #8).