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James Patterson

Middle School: How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill

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Read "Middle School: How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill" as the 12th 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 "Born To Rock" (Book 11)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 12th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2017
Hilarious hero Rafe Khatchadorian heads to summer camp and faces bullies with his friends in this installment of James Patterson's beloved Middle School series. 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! Luckily, Rafe easily makes friends with his troublemaking cabin mates and bunkmate, a boy nicknamed Booger-Eater, who puts up with endless teasing from the other kids. Rafe soon realizes there's more to a person than a nickname, though, and Booger-Eater might be the kind of friend you want on your side when the boys from the Cool Cabin attack. This fourth book in the massively popular Middle School series is an unforgettable summer of hi-jinks, new friends, and surprises, all told with the hilarity and honesty readers have come to expect from blockbuster author James Patterson.
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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

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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 Middle School: How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill?

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

Can I read Middle School: How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill before Born To Rock?

No. We recommend reading Born To Rock first. Middle School: How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill is the 12th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Middle School: How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill 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 Middle School: How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Middle School: How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill is Rafe's Aussie [Mis]adventure! (Book #13).