The Unwritten Rules: A Middle School Survival Guide

Middle school isn’t just about classes, lockers, and homework—it’s about surviving the unwritten rules nobody tells you.

Jaden Thompson thinks he’s just another kid trying to make it through Riverside Middle. But when snack trades spark wars, the lunchroom becomes a battlefield, and teachers turn into unexpected allies, Jaden and his friends stumble onto something bigger: the hidden code that makes middle school tick.

From chaotic science fairs and playground politics to gym class gauntlets and birthday party blowups, Jaden, Mila, Harper, Penelope, and the rest of the Glue Club learn how to navigate friendships, rivalries, and the beautiful chaos of growing up. Along the way, they discover that sometimes the rules aren’t written down—but they’re very real.

Packed with heart, humor, and unforgettable characters, The Unwritten Rules is a survival guide for every kid who’s ever felt like the world of middle school has its own secret language.

This laugh-out-loud adventure blends humor, friendship, and life lessons into a story that young readers will carry with them long after the last bell rings.