Surviving Middle School

by Vivek Philendra

Vivek is finally a middle schooler now, he has been waiting for this moment for all his life. He is not a kid anymore, but middle school is not exactly what he expected. Everything is new now, more expectations, new teachers, new friendships and relationships. It's all just too much for Vivek to handle. Will he survive middle school and manage to handle his new life? Or will he be one of those people who have trouble SURVIVING MIDDLE SCHOOL?

78 pages, Paperback

First published October 31, 2019

Reviews

[Jamsheed Puliyancheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vivek will definitely take you in to his middle school life . Wonderful narration and language.
This book is not only for the kids but also a best tool for the parents to follow their teenage’s thought process.

[Phil T. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surviving Middle School beautifully recaptures the awkwardness of the transition from a child to a middle schooler and puts you once again in that uncomfortable situation giving you a sense of PTSD from your childhood, while at the same time being extremely witty. I haven’t laughed out loud reading a book in so long. If you are an Indian who grew up in Dubai or any of the other countries in the Middle East, it’s going to be a pleasantly nostalgic trip down the memory lane. Perfect for both children going into middle school, as well as, parents who want understand what exactly their children are going through.

[Kedhar Vinod · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very interesting book to read. Times flies away with you noticing it. This book gives you a laughing therapy, when you are in a ocean of sadness. This book is a path from the ocean of sadness to the ocean of happiness and enjoyment.


Make sure you read this book.

I rate this 5/5


No spoilers will be provided.!

[Saahil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surviving Middle School is a great first book
Even though it's short book, it's a awesome story! I finished the whole book in one sitting.
My favorite chapter was 'The Accident'.
If you're looking for a new book to read, I recommend you to read this

[Joel Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surviving Middle School, At first impressions I thought its was gonna be another diary of a wimpy kid but to my surprise it was totally different it was indeed a nostalgic trip down memory lane. The phrases used at certain points in this book are very savvy which instigates children to find out about what those words mean to understand the story as they read thus increasing the knowledge and understanding of the reader, I would recommend this book to anyone from children to senior citizens

[Akshita · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was all about childhood in Dubai, being a kid and spending your childhood here is what the book consists of, which was somewhat relatable to me as well because even I've lived in Dubai for as long as I can remember.
My favourite part of the book was the "how I met my best friend" chapter because it was a clear proof of how innocent a child is while he makes relationships with people.
It's a great book to relive some of your childhood memories!❤️

[Soorya Narayanan]

This book is a great attempt at recreating the middle school life which varies for each person but in essence is all the same. While some parts fall flat, the majority of the book makes up for it. Special mentions to the illustrator. One of the best I have ever seen recently. Felt very immersive. 3/5. Would recommend for children from age 8-13.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you've ever wondered what it's like to grow up in Dubai, where 90% of us are expats, this sums it up well. Middle school is a uniquely uncomfortable experience, and this book perfectly summed up the humor and cringe-worthiness. It was simultaneously nostalgic and invoking of memories many of us have tried to forget. A great read for anyone finding their way through adolescence!

[Nisha Ismail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surviving middle school is a book that will take you back in time and bring back memories of your own middle school era. Vivek has beautiful taken us through his middle school life. The book is really interesting and full of life. It is a must read for both kids and parents.👍👍

[Aishwarya · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made me go through a roller coaster of emotions.. That one second u think everything is fine and the the next second how things get messed up..and that's how life is - unpredictable..An amazing book , obstacles are bound to happen in life , one naturally becomes a hero overcoming them..👍🏻a simple book with a deep meaning!

[Radhika Krishnan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surviving middle school is an ideal book for all ages From the young readers to the parents .this awesome book will make us wander to the teenage life and middle school days .The writer Vivek has wonderfully narrated the life of an average middle schooler with his own life . This fact has made the book wonderful ,awesome and ideal read for every ages . When I was reading ,I completely felt like I was the one in the book . Congrats Vivek for ur outstanding work and continue writing new books with awesome content 👏🤘👍

[Keerthana Ravi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple and Beautiful
I personally liked the book.The book took me back to my old school memories.The author has narrated his middle school experience in a very beautiful way. A Must Read....!!

[Sebina Subash · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an avid reader, I never read the same book twice, but I’ve read Surviving Middle School a couple of times this month. It’s just a misconception that this book is just for children, in reality its a fantastic stress reliever for adults as well. I’ve genuinely burst out into laughter often forgetting that I’m in a public place. As parents we may think that our kids are over-privileged and that their life is a walk-in-the-park compared to ours, but it depicts the harsh realities of various emotional issues that our children go through daily, which we often fail to realize during our busy schedules. This book is a wake up call to parents everywhere and I highly recommend it to all parents who’d want to understand their child’s behavior and help them survive middle school and emerge successful from it. This book is an inspiration to struggling children everywhere.

[OldSagar · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Don't get me wrong now, I am sure glad that I'm perfectly healthy with a blessed family but, I am the least known guy at school."

It's interesting to read about anyone's childhood, but reading about someone who had a personality like Vivek's was refreshing. The writing was simple, fun to read and kept me engaged until the end.

[megha .p.manoj · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really light-hearted and humorous read. Thoroughly enjoyed it till the end

[Ajay Kumar · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will bloom a smile on your face, you wont notice...and will keep that smile there atleast for a day... Sure... :)

[Urvi Tushar]

Picked up this book because I was really curious about it and I was definitely not disappointed! The story and the writing style makes me remember my own days in school and it doesn't put school through rose tinted glasses, it just tells it how it is.
It's a very honest and innocent view of how things go and is a short but meaningful read! Please give it a shot because you'll definitely like it :)