The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook : Middle School by David Borgenicht, Ben H. Winters, and Robin Epstein.

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook : Middle School by David Borgenicht, Ben H. Winters, and Robin Epstein.

Summary:
This book provides students with tips and advice on navigating middle school situations and problems. The book covers academic situations such as working in groups and communicating with teachers. It also addresses social dilemmas such as dealing with a bully, surviving a BFF break-up, and talking with crushes.

Review:
This book should prove to be interesting reading for incoming 6th-graders, and helpful reading for current middle schools. Some of the information mirrors exactly what my LMS students will hear in school. For example, the authors devote a few pages to explaining how to use a planner, similar to the LMS Binder Reminder. However, some information is contradictory to what is learned in school. For example, the authors recommend wearing a hat to deal with bad haircuts. However, hats are banned in school!
This book was written by 3 authors from a variety of backgrounds. Interestingly, none list teacher in their biography. This may allow a new perspective on surviving middle school. In a sequel to this book, advice from current middle school students would be appreciated!

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Links:
Read another review of the book: http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2009/07/worst-case-scenario-survival-handbook.html

Check out the publisher’s web site: http://www.chroniclebooks.com/worstcasejunior/. It includes a worst-case scenario blog: http://www.chroniclebooks.com/worstcasescenario/.