Middle school is its own unique world and this book has the secrets and tips to help students navigate that world.

Chapter 1-The school day: How to survive day one -- How to keep track of all your business -- How to fix a problem with a teacher -- How to rescue a sinking grade -- How to play it cool when you don't know the answer -- How to challenge a cheater -- How to survive getting in trouble -- How to survive the locker-room change ; Chapter 2 - After school: How to scale a mountain of homework -- How to prep for a test in your toughest class -- How to survive a group assignment -- How to try out without freaking out -- How to survive a massive mess-up -- How to avoid extreme exhaustion ; Chapter 3 - The social scene: How to be truly popular -- How to remake your rep -- How to stop a rumor in its tracks -- How to survive e-mail disasters -- How to survive having your sibling at school -- How to survive a crush without getting crushed -- How to stay out of a fight; Chapter 4: For boys only!: How to survive being the shortest guy in school -- How to survive not being athletic -- How to survive a bad haircut -- How to survive a bully -- How to deal with girl confusion; Chapter 5 - For girls only!: How to survive mean girls -- How to survive a best-friend breakup -- How to deal with a boy bothering you -- How to cope when a clique shuts you out -- How to handle wardrobe emergencies -- How to survive when a secret gets out; Appendix: Some steps to help you through a school dance -- How to deal with pimples -- How to pack your backpack without cracking your back.