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James Patterson

Middle School Rafe's Aussie Adventure

Quick Answer

Read "Middle School Rafe's Aussie Adventure" as the 9th book in the Middle School Series sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Middle School: Just My Rotten Luck" (Book 8)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 9th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2015
James Patterson’s bestselling Middle School series heads Down Under! Life is finally starting to look up for everyone's favourite troublemaker, Rafe Khatchadorian. Since his stint at The Program, a kind of prison camp in the woods for 'wayward students', he's managed to stay enrolled at Hills Valley Middle School for more than a minute. And when Rafe wins an all-expenses-paid trip to Australia, he can’t quite believe his luck. That is, until his dreams of beaches, surfer chicks and cuddly koala bears go horribly wrong. Australia isn’t exactly the island paradise Rafe imagined. And nobody mentioned the zombies! Can a group of social misfits show Rafe a different side of Australia and encourage him to be the great artist he was born to be? Or will Rafe’s plan for holiday revenge end up being his worst idea ever?
Next Recommended Book

Superhero

Book #10 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

Medium 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 Middle School Rafe's Aussie Adventure?

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

Can I read Middle School Rafe's Aussie Adventure before Middle School: Just My Rotten Luck?

No. We recommend reading Middle School: Just My Rotten Luck first. Middle School Rafe's Aussie Adventure is the 9th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Middle School Rafe's Aussie Adventure 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 Middle School Rafe's Aussie Adventure in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Middle School Rafe's Aussie Adventure is Superhero (Book #10).