The Worst Years of My Life - James Patterson

For his first-ever illustrated chapter book, Patterson adapts his #1 New York Times bestsellerNthe middle-grade novel that introduced Rafe Khatchadorian to the worldNinto this laugh-out-loud page-turner filled with in-text illustrations sure to have young readers begging for more. \nDiscover the #1 bestselling middle-grade comic that inspired a major motion picture: Children's Choice Award winner James Patterson has never been more hilarious and heartwarming. \nRafe Khatchadorian has enough problems at home without throwing his first year of middle school into the mix. Luckily, he's got an ace plan for the best year ever: to break every rule in his school's oppressive Code of Conduct. Chewing gum in class: 5,000 points Running in the hallway: 10,000 points Pulling the fire alarm: 50,000 points But when Rafe's game starts to catch up with him, he'll have to decide if winning is all that matters, or if he's finally ready to face the rules, bullies, and truths he's been avoiding. \nJames Patterson's debut middle-grade novel addresses some of middle schoolers' biggest issues: bullies, first crushes, and finding out what makes each of us special, all with a hilarious main character and fantastic in-text illustrations that are sure to have young readers begging for more