Surviving Middle School: Essential Tools to Prepare You for the Road Ahead

by Rick Bundschuh

No one prepares to fail, so why should you? Starting middle school can be like a splash of cold water in the face. I mean, kick ball and foursquare are way behind you, and what lies ahead is a place you've heard stories about - and not all of them are good. So how do you survive middle school? By knowing what's coming and understanding the secrets of success."Surviving Middle School" brings laugh-filled - but extremely helpful - answers that are sure to give a jolt of confidence to any young "grom." Written in an engaging and understandable style by veteran youth worker Rick Bundschuh, the co-author of the bestseller "Soul Surfer," "Surviving Middle School" points the way through the potential rip tides that kids face as they enter these unknown waters. Rick's advice on dealing with the opposite sex, peer pressure, how not to be a geek, and more will make you smile and help you make the most of your big dive into middle school. So jump on in - you may even enjoy the water!

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 17, 2013

About the author

Rick Bundschuh serves as a teaching pastor at Kauai Christian Fellowship, and he also continues to write and illustrate material for various publishers. He lives with his beautiful wife, Lauren, their kids, a weenie dog, and a quiver of surfboards in Poipu, Hawaii.