Books Like Middle School
Families who loved Middle School by Julie Williams Montalbano often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Middle School by Julie Williams Montalbano often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this guide when your daughter starts expressing 'Sunday scaries' about the transition to middle school or seems overwhelmed by the logistical shift of moving between classrooms. This handbook acts as a bridge between the small, contained world of elementary school and the faster-paced independence of 6th grade. It normalizes the physical and social anxieties of puberty while providing concrete strategies for practical hurdles like locker combinations and cafeteria seating. Through a mix of advice and interactive quizzes, the book empowers girls to feel like they have the inside scoop on a world that feels intimidating and new. It is particularly effective for high-achieving girls who fear making mistakes in a new environment, offering a secular and supportive framework for building self-confidence and navigating shifting peer dynamics.
